DMV to offer SC licenses recognizing veterans
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolinians who served honorably in the Armed Forces can get a driver's license identifying them as a veteran.
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SLED back under sanctions; budget should remedy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's state law enforcement agency is back under sanctions for not properly monitoring the interstate exchange of criminal records, but Chief Mark Keel says he's hiring people to remedy the problem.
Zinah Jennings Found Guilty, Sentenced to 10 Years
The jury in the trial of Zinah Jennings, mother of missing Midlands toddler Amir Jennings, has reached a guilty verdict.
SC woman charged with false report in shooting
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A Greenville County woman has been charged with filing a false report about a sexual assault in an incident involving two sheriff's deputies who shot and killed a man at a motel last month.
5 SC schools receive national award
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The U.S. Education Department has named five South Carolina schools as models of excellence.
University of SC hits research record in 2011-12
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina has hit a new record in research funding by topping $238 million in the last school year.
USC institute hosts 20th conference on Taiwan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Walker Institute of International Studies in Columbia is hosting its 20th annual conference on issues affecting Taiwan.
Jury begins deliberations in missing SC boy case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Jurors have begun deliberating the fate of a 23-year-old mother charged in the case of her missing son.
Haley, husband to attend trade meeting in Japan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley and her husband are attending next week's international trade meeting in Japan as part of an effort to persuade companies to expand or locate in South Carolina.
Ex-prosecutor accused of molesting 2, decades ago
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two brothers are accusing a former South Carolina prosecutor of sexually abusing them when he was their Boy Scout leader decades ago.
Deliberations to begin today in Jennings Trial
Nearly an hour after the Judge let 8 women and 4 men in of the jury leave to begin deliberations, another set back the trial a day.
Newberry officer shot, in stable condition
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — A Newberry police officer is in stable condition in a hospital after being shot while responding to a call.
SC State to consider budget cuts, hiring freeze
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — About 500 fewer students are attending South Carolina State University in Orangeburg this year, leaving the university facing a $5.5 million deficit.
"Rhythm on the River" Set to Start Fall Series
Here's your chance to experience some free entertainment Friday night that's sure to help you wind down from the week.
Food Insecurity Hitting American Households
More than 50 million Americans couldn't afford to buy food at some point in 2011.
Obama/Biden Accept Party's Nominations
Democrats have wrapped up their national convention in Charlotte, N.C., after nominating President Barack Obama and Vice-President Joe Biden for second terms.
Air India accepts delivery on Boeing 787
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Air India has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 from the company's delivery center in North Charleston.
SC Teen Gets 27 Years for Killing Mother
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ An 18-year-old man from Greenville County has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for shooting his mother to death on Mother's Day last year
Jury to Start Mulling SC Missing Boy Case Friday
Jurors are delaying their deliberations concerning the fate of a 23-year-old mother charged in the case of her missing son.
Columbia park ranger accused of taking guns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia city park ranger has been arrested and charged with stealing guns from a private home.
SC group seeks WWII, Korean vets for Honor Flights
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The group that's sent more than 2,000 South Carolina World War II veterans on free tours of the Washington memorials erected in their honor is expanding its search for military veterans.
Replacement to SC's oldest school to be dedicated
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The newly opened replacement to a South Carolina school highlighted by President Barack Obama is being formally dedicated.
USC public health school hosts talk on obesity
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and members of USC's Arnold School of Public Health are hosting a gathering to discuss the issue.
Grandma never feared missing SC boy would be hurt
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The grandmother of a missing South Carolina toddler says she disagreed with her headstrong daughter over parenting styles but never feared the boy would be harmed.
SC coops back September DC flight for WWII vets
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's electric cooperatives are working with the state's congressional delegations to help about 90 elderly World War II veterans tour monuments in Washington erected in their honor.
