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Duke Rate Hike

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Duke Energy's 600,000 customers in South Carolina will soon see their bills go up.

SC Legislators Discuss New Voter ID Requirement

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Plans to require better proof of citizenship to register to vote in South Carolina have won an early test in the Senate and opened the door to a new round of arguments about voting rights. A Senate Judiciary subcommittee on Thursday approved a bill that says citizenship proof can come from documents that include a driver's license, birth certificate, United States passport or tribal identification.

Benedict's Dr. Ethel Taylor Dead at 87

As mourners gathered on the campus of Benedict College to celebrate the life of legend, icon and community activist, Dr. Ethel Mae Henderson Taylor, those whom she inspired vow to model her commitment to service.

USC School of Music gets biggest donation ever

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The man who directed the University of South Carolina's band for more than 30 years is donating $1 million to the School of Music for undergraduate scholarships.

Reports of Naked man scare neighbors

Residents in the Shandon and Heathwood neighborhoods are on alert tonight after police say at least two women have reported a naked man fondling himself in front of morning joggers.

Court Motion: Mom of Missing Toddler Pregnant and Mentally Ill

An attorney for the mother of a South Carolina toddler missing since Thanksgiving says his client is pregnant and should be released from jail.

Recall of Expandable lunch boxes

The California Innovations and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission are recalling Expandable lunch boxes due to a hazard dealing with freezer gel packs being ingested.

SC DHEC board picks labor chief to lead agency

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's labor agency may be taking the helm of the state's environmental agency.

USC asks students, would you recognize stalking?

Wednesday, USC held it's first ever stalking awareness fair to educate students

Criminal Background Wiped Clean via Program

The Fifth Circuit Solicitor's Office is offering expungement workshops to help people rid themselves of their criminal records, if applicable.

New Development Helping Stimulate SC Economy

It's been four years in the making, and Wednesday night The McDaniels Automotive group opened their doors to their new multi-million dollar facility. It's just the beginning of several retailers sparking economic growth in the Killian's Crossing area.

Police Search for Man Wanted for Murder

The sheriff's office needs your help finding 20-year-old Jabriel Singleton.

Fired SC workers denied benefits under bill

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Workers fired for misconduct would be unable to collect any unemployment benefits under legislation advanced by a Senate panel.

USC seeks $5M to launch Palmetto College

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina plans to offer students with two-year degrees the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree through online courses.

Immigration Law

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina officials want a federal appeals court to overturn a judge's order putting parts of the state's tough new immigration law on hold.

Charleston Mayor Wants to Plant 10,000 Trees

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Charleston Mayor Joe Riley says he wants the city to plant 10,000 new trees. Riley delivered his state of the city address Tuesday. He says planting the trees would help local beautification and reforestation efforts. Riley says over the past decades, more and more of the city has become concrete.