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A Look at South Carolina's Many License Plates

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A new South Carolina license plate advocating equality for gay residents will be available Monday at Department of Motor Vehicles offices statewide. A look at the state's many license plates.

Is Black History Month Still Relevant?

In its 36th year of observance in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, Black History Month is underway. But, is it relevant or even necessary in 2012?

SC State Considers Budget Cuts

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina State University is considering budget cuts to make up for an estimated shortfall of almost $4 million.

SC Tourism Targets SEC and ACC Fans

Consider them South Carolina's newest tourist attractions - linebackers in Carolina garnet and wide receivers in Clemson orange. Last fall for the first time the state's tourism agency targeted promotional messages to ACC and SEC fans in nearby states.

Suspended Drivers' Licenses to be Cleared

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announces the upcoming Driver Suspension Eligibility Week for drivers with certain license suspensions, which means your spotted driving record could be wiped clean.

SC leaders, wife of VA chief meet on military kids

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The wife of the head of the Veterans Affairs Administration is praising South Carolina's community leaders and state school system for their efforts to support children in military families.

SC employers, Guard discuss jobs for female vets

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A group of South Carolina business leaders and the top female general in the South Carolina National Guard are meeting to discuss ways to help female military veterans get back into the workforce.

Tougher Penalties for First Time DUI's Sought

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) testified today in front of the South Carolina Senate Judiciary Subcommittee in support of legislation which would require all convicted drunk drivers to ‘blow before they go’ by using an ignition interlock on their vehicle. They believe legislation, S 746, authored by Senator Joel Lourie, would help save lives and stop drunk driving.

Inspector General

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a bill that sets up the office of the state inspector general to investigate allegations of fraud, waste and abuse in state government.

SC--USC-Nutrition

ALLENDALE, S.C. (AP) _ The wife of University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides and USC's mascot Cocky are leading an event on nutrition and reading for 300 families in Hampton and Allendale counties.

APNewsBreak: SLED probes pension influence report

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The head of South Carolina's State Law Enforcement Division confirms to The Associated Press his agency is investigating a report that investment companies were told they could improve their chances of handling state pension investment work if they paid a friend of the state treasurer.

They're Back!

This may be the heart of the winter season, but you'd never know it by the unusually mild weather. Temperatures that are keeping area pest control companies working overtime.

SC--Port Expansion

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A measure suspending the authority of South Carolina's environmental agency to make dredging decisions is heading to the governor's desk. The joint resolution is designed to help lawmakers' efforts to undo a water quality permit granted by the Department of Health and Environment Control, which allows Georgia to expand the Savannah port.

Killed In The Line Of Duty

AIKEN, S.C. (AP) _ More than 1,000 police officers and hundreds of others have paid their final respects to a South Carolina police officer shot and killed while responding to a call.

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