Major USC Donors Bringing 700 Jobs to the State.
A facility for Nephron Pharmaceuticals is currently under construction in Lexington County. The project is expected to create 700 jobs.
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Mathematics, magic tricks slated for USC event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Mathematics and magic are mixing in a mathematics professor's presentation at the University of South Carolina.
SC Bill Would Allow Voters to Register Online
A bill allowing South Carolina residents to register to vote online has advanced.
Police Link Two Burglars to 50 Break-ins
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say they have broken up a burglary ring that broke into around 50 houses in Greenwood and Newberry counties, stealing more than $100,000 in televisions, computers, jewelry and other items. Investigators say a traffic stop in Saluda County earlier this month helped them break up the ring, when they busted a drug dealer who had some of the items stolen from the home.
SC bill would allow voters to register online
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill allowing South Carolina residents to register to vote online has advanced.
Police: 2 burglars responsible for 50 break-ins
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say they have broken up a burglary ring that broke into around 50 houses in Greenwood and Newberry counties, stealing more than $100,000 in televisions, computers, jewelry and other items.
SC bill would require drug tests for welfare
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Opponents of a bill requiring welfare applicants in South Carolina to pass a drug test say the costly proposal would violate the constitution.
Okra Strut Finally Finds Home
Years of debate about where to hold Irmo's Annual Okra Strut have come to an end with the purchase of 14 acres to construct a new park that will house the decades-old festival.
Columbia's Water Ranks Second Best in the State
Columbia's water recently won top honors in a statewide taste test at the South Carolina Environmental Convention.
Voter ID Law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina voters represented by the American Civil Liberties Union have been granted permission to get involved in a lawsuit over the state's new voter ID law.
Cops: Tardy USC student leads police on chase
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a University of South Carolina student blamed being late for class as the reason she wouldn't get out of her car when stopped by police.
Sentencing Date Set for Shaquan Duley
A sentencing date has been set for a South Carolina mother who pleaded guilty to killing her two young sons, then staging a watery car crash scene.
Suspect Arrested in Fatal Orangeburg Shooting
Deputies in Orangeburg County have arrested a man in connection with shooting and killing a man Tuesday night.
Accused Internet Predator Arrested in Kershaw Co.
Kershaw County deputies have arrested a man they say drove from North Carolina to have sex with who he thought was a 14 year old girl.
Bill Banning Camping Advances at State House
South Carolina legislators are trying again to boot Occupy Columbia protesters from Statehouse grounds.
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.
