Voter ID Law: SC v. US
In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, the state of South Carolina is suing the US Department of Justice over its rejection of South Carolina's Voter ID law that would require voters to show photo identification at the polls.
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House Debates Another Anti Union Bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina House is poised to approve a bill Republicans say further strengthens the state's already tough anti-union law.
Coach Ray Tanner: "We'll do our best."
Gamecock baseball took over the state house on Wednesdsay for a celebration to honor the team for back to back national titles.
Nearly a dozen dogs stolen from local shelter.
Columbia Police are searching for those responsible for stealing nearly a dozen pit bulls for the City of Columbia's animal shelter.
SC chief justice wants 9 new judges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top jurist says she needs nine new judges to run the state's court system more effectively.
Winthrop SC poll: US headed in wrong direction
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — A Winthrop University poll finds 59 percent of South Carolinians think the nation is heading in the wrong direction and 46 percent think their state is also on the wrong path.
Farm experts aren't worried about early bloomers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The unusually mild winter has led a number of plants to start blooming ahead of schedule. But horticulture experts said it's not too big of a deal, and for now, people should just sit back and enjoy the early spring show.
USC honors first black professor post-Civil War
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is celebrating the career of Richard T. Greener, the first black professor at the school, who taught from 1873 to 1877.
USC baseball team, coach recognized at Statehouse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It's University of South Carolina day at the Statehouse.
Richland County New Animal Laws
Richland County Council members approve a revised amendment to the proposed animal ordinance leaving some breeder's and pet lover's alike screaming foul.
SC Senate Makes Progress on Government Reform Bill
The South Carolina Senate has voted to eliminate the agency that handles much of the state's bureaucracy and put much of its duties under the governor's control.
SC bill would suspend benefits for drug users
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A measure suspending the unemployment benefits of anyone who fails a drug test as part of a job application is heading to the House floor.
Bullet Removed From Orangeburg Man After Twelve Years
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A doctor in Orangeburg has removed a bullet that was lodged in a man's back for more than a decade.
Video in Suspect Beating Shown in Court
For the first time, a judge views surveillance video in the assault of a Columbia teenage last summer and must decide whether one of the alleged juvenile offenders will be tried as an adult.
Police: Driver going 90 mph before Columbia wreck
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police say a car was going 90 mph when the driver lost control in a curve and crashed into a building near Williams-Brice stadium, killing all four people in the vehicle.
SC House panel to discuss pension reform
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House panel studying South Carolina pension reform will consider tweaking proposed requirements on age and years on the job.
Lexington State of the Town Address
A lot of changes are coming to Lexington according to Mayor Randy Halfacre who held a state of the town address. The hour long address focused on three key issues, growth, partnership and planning.
SC Mom Says She Rubbed Cocaine on Sore Tooth
A 27-year-old Conway woman told authorities her newborn daughter tested positive for drugs because she had rubbed cocaine on a sore tooth before giving birth.
Teen Shooting
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a teen has been shot and killed while sitting in a car in Aiken.
1 Fired from SC Jail After Inmate Escape
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ One employee has been fired and several others disciplined after an inmate escaped from the Berkeley County jail. Sheriff's spokesman Dan Moon says one person was fired, one employee was demoted and two others were suspended.
Gilbert Teen killed while helping remove deer from road
The Lexington County Coroner’s Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol are investigating an accident that took the life of a 17-year-old Gilbert teen.
SC DMV plans more realistic driving tests
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina officials say they plan to put new drivers through a more realistic road test before giving them a license.
New Video in Carter Strange Beating Revealed
Eight months after their son was severely beaten in Columbia's Five Points, the parents of the victim witness the moments leading up to their son's attack.
SC Army post has community tour of installation
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — The Army's largest training installation is inviting the public to tour the post and get an up-close look at how soldiers are trained.
Local school showcased in Apple commercial
Lexington High School is now being showcased in an Apple commercial about using the iPad 2 in the classroom.
