Bill Banning Camping Advances at State House
South Carolina legislators are trying again to boot Occupy Columbia protesters from Statehouse grounds.
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AG Wilson on Healthcare Act Panel
South Carolina's top prosecutor is in Washington this week to participate in a panel discussion about the Obama administration's health care overhaul.
Orangeburg Sheriff: Man held in shooting death
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — An Orangeburg resident has been found shot to death and sheriff's deputies have charged a man with attempted murder.
Occupy Columbia Protesters Return to State House
Occupy Columbia protesters are back at the Statehouse with a tent as emergency regulations barring their around-the-clock presence expired.
Fans React to USC Women's Basketball Success
With the USC Women's Basketball team headed to the Sweet Sixteen for only the third time in school history, fans are excited.
Lawsuit Against Governor Dismissed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A judge has dismissed a complaint accusing South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley of breaking ethics laws while a member of the state House.
SC House Member Resigns Amid Investigation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Rep. Thad Viers has resigned amid accusations that he harassed an ex-girlfriend. Viers said Wednesday he is resigning effective immediately as prosecutors seek an indictment against him. The 34-year-old Myrtle Beach Republican says he must focus all of his effort on his defense.
SC panel approves bills on business property taxes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — House panels have approved measures cutting South Carolina's tax rate on manufacturing and commercial property and increasing some residents' personal income taxes.
SC ponders turning buses over to school districts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The primary sponsor of a bill that would turn the state-run school bus system over to local districts told a House panel he wants to give opponents time to review his amendments to the measure before bringing it up for a vote.
11 SC students competing for televised performance
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Eleven school children from around South Carolina are competing for a chance to perform on television.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist to speak at USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist is speaking at the University of South Carolina on investigating business and government.
Man Wanted in SC Slayings Wrecked Car in Louisiana
Orangeburg County deputies say a man wanted for killing two women was involved in a wreck in Louisiana while driving the car of one of the victims.
Clock is Ticking on USC Class Schedule
USC officials say they're shifting all first classes from 8am to 8:30 in the morning by the fall of 2013.
SC Panel Defeats Bill to Cut Business Property Tax
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A House panel has voted down a bill cutting South Carolina's tax rate on manufacturing property. The measure is part of a tax reform package introduced last week by the House Republican Caucus.
Preventing Colon Cancer
Colon Cancer is highly preventable, but too many are not taking the steps to avoid it. Learn more about the importance of colonoscopies and how you can prevent Colon Cancer in this visit to the Corner of Main and Gervais!
Okra Strut 'Home' to Cost $1 Million
After years of contention and friction over the future of the Irmo's Annual Okra Strut, town leaders could purchase a new home for the festival for a $1 million price tag.
Pretrial Intervention
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina House has approved a bill allowing some lawbreakers another chance to straighten up
Rubio to headline SC GOP fundraising event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is coming to South Carolina to address an annual Republican fundraising dinner.
Police: Patrol on Bikes
With a record crowd of more than 40,000 in attendance, this year's St. Patrick's Day Festival in Five Points only came with 36 arrests, during the festival.
Loaded gun found in bag at Columbia Metro Monday
A loaded gun was found in a passenger's bag while trying to board a local flight.
SC Gov Haley Campaigning for Romney in PA
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is returning to the campaign trail to help presidential hopeful Mitt Romney.
Soles for Souls
a USC Student is working on a senior thesis he says he is putting his entire "sole" into.
AT&T Helping to boost High School Graduation Rates
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ AT&T is encouraging South Carolina groups to apply for a piece of $250 million to be distributed nationwide for programs that boost high school graduation rates.
Professor: Duley Sentence Should be 'Harsh'
A local professor believes a judge's sentence should be harsh regarding an Orangeburg double murder case, in which the Midlands woman responsible confessed to murdering her two toddler children.
Graham: Export-Import Bank Crucial to SC growth
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham warns the Federal Export-Import Bank is crucial for business to grow in South Carolina. The self-financed bank helps American companies sell abroad by providing credit and loan guarantees to foreign customers. The bank is up for reauthorization in Congress.
