SC Honors 70 Who Had Perfect School Attendance
South Carolina education officials are honoring 70 students who never missed a day of school.
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Graduation Prayers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ An Irmo High School graduate has sued to stop prayers at future graduation ceremonies.
SC Employee Recognition Includes Fun Park Outing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ An amusement park outing, barbecue lunches and director dunking booths are among the ways that South Carolina state agencies showed appreciation for their employees. All state agencies were encouraged to do something on May 9 for State Employee Recognition Day, proclaimed this year by Gov. Nikki Haley.
Movies Travel outside the Theater
This summer, you have a chance to grab a blanket and experience a movie outside the theater.
SC State Names Warrick New Interim President
South Carolina State University has named a senior fellow at Howard University School of Pharmacy as the school's new interim president.
Zoo to charge businesses using entry way to the Saluda River.
Riverbanks Zoo will start charging commercial outfitters who use their entrance to the Saluda River.
Ethics Probe Re-opened Against Haley
A witness list is being compiled to testify at a public hearing on whether or not Gov. Nikki Haley broke the law and lobbied while she was a state representative.
Dominoes Shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A 45-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after he was convicted of killing another man as he played dominoes in Orangeburg County.
Columbia Style Week a First in Midlands
Move over Charlotte. Step aside Charleston. Columbia Style Week is headed to the famously hot capitol city promising flare, fashion and a financial boost to the local economy.
NJ Family Suing SC Pet Food Plant Over Illness
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A New Jersey family is suing a South Carolina pet food plant, saying their infant was sickened by salmonella from food at the plant.
The ABC's of Hunger Campaign: One Woman's Struggle
Every night, thousands of families in South Carolina have trouble putting food on the table, but you can help.
Graham warns of catastrophic military budget cuts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham says looming across-the-board budget cuts will have a catastrophic effect on America's military and force more than 180,000 soldiers out of the Army.
SC lawmakers working to extend session into June
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators are extending their 2012 session.
House Ethics Committee Opens Complaint on Haley
The House Ethics Committee is officially reopening an ethics complaint against South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.
Man Shot to Death in Chester County<
EDGEMOOR, S.C. (AP) _ Chester County sheriff's deputies are investigating the weekend shooting death of a man in the Edgemoor community. Authorities say 50-year-old Marvin Cherry of Edgemoor died Sunday night after he was shot.
Local Retiring Principal Gets Flash Mob Surprise
Dr. Maree Price, who is retiring as Principal of Lonne B. Nelson Elementary School, got a big surpise Wednesday morning as nearly six hundred students, teachers, staff members and even some parents participated in a flash mob to say goodbye.
SCE&G Coal Plants
CAYCE, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Electric & Gas says it will close six of its coal-fired power generators by the end of 2018.
Graham Opposes Budget Cuts for Military
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham says South Carolina's military bases will face massive reductions if across-the-board budget cuts take effect in January.
Haley Backs Jindal, Rice for VP Nod
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says her preference for Mitt Romney's running mate is Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal or former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Activist Wants Appeals Court to Look at Haley Ethics Case
A Republican activist wants an appeals court to overrule a judge's dismissal of his lawsuit accusing Gov. Nikki Haley of illegal lobbying while she was a state representative.
Missing Kershaw County toddler found alive
Officials and search parties are breathing a sigh of relief as they find the toddler that was missing since Tuesday night.
Third Army lauds 22 volunteers, family members
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AP) — Members of the Third Army are gathering to honor 22 soldiers and some family members for their volunteer spirit.
Tropical Depression Beryl headed back to Atlantic
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Depression Beryl is heading back toward the ocean as it brings rains to South Carolina.
Man Lying on Tracks Killed by Train near Winnsboro
Authorities say a 32-year-old man has been struck and killed by a train while lying on the tracks near Winnsboro.
Hurricane Season Starts June 1, 2012
We have already seen two tropical depressions affect the South Carolina Coast weeks before Hurricane season was even set to begin. Experts say we are only getting started.
