Sales tax exemption lawsuit heard by SC high court
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court is considering arguments in a case that could end the state's 78 sales tax exemptions.
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MUSC gets $10 million oxidant research grant
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The federal government has awarded more than $10 million so researchers in South Carolina can study how oxidants stress the body and cause disease.
Fort Jackson gets Brig. Gen. Roberts as commander
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — The Army's largest training installation is getting a new commander who most recently been in charge of training troops in Iraq.
SC officials investigate sex crime convict's death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the death of 49-year-old inmate serving a 20-year sentence for criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
DMV leader visits all SC offices to get ideas
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Executive Director Kevin Shwedo says he has come up with a list of 150 things that should be changed at the DMV after visiting all 68 agency offices.
Tis' the Season for Robberies
The Kershaw county Sheriff's department says violent crimes tend to increase sharply over the Christmas holiday season. Officials are now taking proactive measures to curb the crimes before they happen.
You Can Be a Santa This Holiday Season
When you're out shopping this holiday season, you can also "Be a Santa to a Senior."
SC Officials Investigate Sex Crime Convict's Death
The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the death of 49-year-old inmate serving a 20-year sentence for criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
Man Pleads Guilty to $2M Chicken Parts Fraud
Authorities say a 36-year-old Sumter man cheated a poultry plant out of more than $2 million by falsifying records about how he disposed of chicken parts.
Police Investigate Death of SC Man at Gas Station
Columbia police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found outside a gas station as a homicide.
Columbia attorney West becoming federal magistrate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia attorney is leaving private practice to become a federal magistrate judge in Florence.
Longer prison terms among new bills filed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina legislator wants to add at least 10 years to prison sentences when people are convicted of a third felony.
SC Woman Stabbed After Surprising Burglar
MANNING, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a Clarendon County woman has been stabbed to death after she came home and surprised a burglar. Sheriff Randy Garrett says 28-year-old Christopher Heck of Huntington, W. Va., has been charged with first-degree murder and burglary.
Black Friday Big Success
According to the National Retail Federation, shoppers looked for value and deals and spent billions, even in a sluggish economy.
SC gov had her chef make birthday cakes for staff
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's executive chef was repeatedly asked to make cakes for staffers' birthdays.
Newberry deputies sponsoring AARP driving course
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — The Newberry County Sheriff's Office is offering older drivers a chance to freshen up their driving skills.
SC man charged with robberies during football game
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County deputies have arrested a man they say carried out an armed robbery just as the South Carolina-Clemson rivalry game was ending.
Prep begins for SC Governor's Mansion open house
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — First Gentleman Michael Haley is receiving two live Christmas trees.
SC county plays Santa Claus for older citizens
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — An entire South Carolina county is playing Santa Claus for some older residents who may be having a hard time this holiday season.
Cause of SC private plane's crash still unclear
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) — Initial findings by federal investigators show that nothing appeared to be wrong with a Berkeley County pilot's small plane before the aircraft crashed, taking his life.
Governor's Carolighting Cancelled
Due to the threat of inclement weather, the annual event has been called off. However, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and Governor Nikki R. Haley will hold a brief tree lighting ceremony at 6:00 p.m. on the north steps of the State House.
Gingrich Wins New Hampshire Backing: Set to Visit SC
Newt Gingrich will make campaign stops in South Carolina this week. This as he receives major backing from New Hampshire's largest newspaper.
Lee Brothers showing off soup skills at tailgate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two celebrity chefs and best-selling cookbook authors from South Carolina are joining the state Department of Agriculture for a special tailgate before the annual gridiron showdown between the University of South Carolina and Clemson University.
Columbia police investigating death at gas station
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in a car parked at a gas station.
USC to train social workers on military issues
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina's College of Social Work is starting a new program to train social workers to assist the military, veterans and their families.
