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.
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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.
Torture and Murder Sentencing
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) _ A Columbia man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2008 torture and murder of an Aiken man.
Little Known SC Black History Facts
Little known black history facts exist about South Carolina more than one might think, and we got assistance from a local Catholic nun to help us uncover some of the hidden treasures, starting with her school.
SC police look for driver in school bus wreck
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a woman they say fled the scene of a school bus wreck that injured a child.
Google offers SC small businesses free websites
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Google is offering South Carolina businesses a free website.
Bill would let police keep more information secret
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House is considering two bills that could change the way South Carolina citizens get information from police and their local and state governments.
Man charged with murder in Swansea shooting
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County deputies say they have charged a 31-year-old man with murder in the shooting of a man who bled to death in his Swansea home.
Suspect Wounded in Shootout with Richland Deputies
A suspect has been wounded in a shootout with Richland County sheriff's deputies.
SC State Finances
ORANGEBURG, .S.C. (AP) _ Trustees at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg say they will cover a budget shortfall this year largely with reserve funds.
Man Charged With Murder in Swansea Shooting
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) _ Lexington County deputies say they have charged a 31-year-old man with murder in the shooting of a man who bled to death in his Swansea home. Sheriff James Metts said Friday that Patrick Larry planned to rob 43-year-old Matthew Milhouse Jr. at his home Sunday and ended up shooting him in the leg with a shotgun.
Gamecock fans excited about opening day
Fans came out in numbers for the 2012 Carolina baseball season opener.
USC Wins 14th Straight Season Opener
L.B. Dantzler's two-out RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning helped lift second ranked South Carolina to a 2-1 victory over VMI on Opening Day at Carolina Stadium in front of a sellout crowd of 8,242 fans.
Stolen Pit Bulls: Shelter Update
If you suspect your lost or missing pit bull is one of those stolen from Columbia recently and then taken to a dog fighting training compound in Bamberg County, there are ways to locate the animal safely.
Missing toddler's Grandmother believes he is still alive
Just moments before a prayer vigil for her missing grandson Amir Jennings was held Thursday night, Jocelyn Jennings spoke out.
Gamecocks Win Season Opener
The Back to Back National Champions took home a nail-biter in their season opener with a 2-1 win over VMI.
