SC hopes new program will cut down on recidivism
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials hope a new program will help cut down on recidivism among young inmates in South Carolina.
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SC business reps, experts talk jobs, clean energy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina business leaders and policy experts are meeting to exchange ideas and discuss connections between clean energy and jobs.
Sheriff: Armed Bank Robber on the Loose
Deputies are on the lookout for an armed man accused of fleeing on foot after robbing a Midlands bank.
PRT Head Predicts 5 Percent SC Tourism Increase
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The head of South Carolina's Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism is predicting a 5 percent increase in the number of people taking in the state's sights in 2012. Duane Parrish said Wednesday that a number of tourism indicators were up in 2011, including hotel occupancy which was up more than 2 percent.
Abandoned Buildings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina legislators hope tax breaks can turn abandoned buildings into bustling commercial space.
A Midlands Man's Search for Missing Son
Even though authorities think the safe return of his son is highly unlikely, Gary George from Lexington isn't letting that stop him from turning to the internet and establishing a foundation to help find other families' missing loved ones, including his own.
Jump at the Pump
As the price at the pump hit its highest over the weekend, the average cost for a gallon of gas in the Palmetto State is still lower than the national average. However, petroleum experts say the increase will be felt far beyond the pump, nonetheless.
Panel OKs ban on some sex criminals fostering kids
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A panel of state legislators has approved a bill that would bar people convicted of a child sex offense from serving as foster parents.
SC Senate panel approves new term for SLED chief
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A panel of state legislators has approved a new term for the chief of South Carolina's state police force.
USC study: Mexican-Americans gain away from home
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new study by researchers in South Carolina has found that the further young Mexican-Americans move away from the dietary habits of their native culture, the more weight they gain.
$15,000 in Drugs Confiscated at Lexington Co Home
A two-month undercover investigation concerning drug dealing leads to the arrest of four men in Lexington County.
Flu Activity on the Way
Right now there are very few reports of Flu activity here in the Midlands. Still a state Epidemiologists says brace yourself, because it is definitely on the way.
Woman Indicted in Quadruple Liberty Killings
PICKENS, S.C. (AP) _ A grand jury in Pickens County has indicted a woman on four counts of murder in the deaths of her relatives. Solicitor Walt Wilkins said the indictments were handed down Tuesday against 48-year-old Susan Hendricks.
South Carolina Democrat proposes term limits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Democrat wants voters to decide whether legislators should be limited to 16 years in their chamber.
House panel OKs bill setting cost limits on FOIAs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A legislative panel has approved a measure that could reduce costs for South Carolina citizens seeking documents under open records laws.
Sex offenders As Foster Parents
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A panel of state legislators has approved a bill that would bar people convicted of a child sex offense from serving as foster parents.
Citadel wants lawsuit in sex abuse case dismissed
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Citadel is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit based on its failure to report a sex abuse complaint to law enforcement more than four years ago.
DHEC: Fox(es) on the Loose, Possibly Rabid
The Department of Health and Environmental Control warns everyone to be on alert as the agency investigates two confirmed fox attacks and two more unconfirmed cases, possibly involving more human victims.
USC, mascot Cocky get bus for reading program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina and its mascot are celebrating a new set of wheels to help the school's statewide reading and literacy program.
3 Lexington County inmates take cooking classes
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Three Lexington County jail inmates did more than just sit in their cells while serving their time.
USC Goes to Beautiful Lengths
USC students and staff spend th evening donating their luxurious locks of hair to cancer patients who've lost theirs.
Crews Respond to Midlands Apartment Complex Fire
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department responded to a fire at a Midlands Apartment complex.
SC congressmen come home as US House goes on break
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — With the U.S. House off this week, several of South Carolina's congressmen are returning home to talk to constituents.
Education funding would drop under Haley's budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says her proposed budget for the next fiscal year increases money for public schools. But a closer look shows her recommendations would actually decrease state funding by nearly $80 million.
Education Funding Would Drop Under Haley's Budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Gov. Nikki Haley says her proposed budget for the next fiscal year increases money for public schools. But a closer look shows her recommendations would actually decrease state funding by nearly $80 million.
