South Carolina Remains in Moderate Drought
All of South Carolina remains in a moderate drought despite heavy rains in some areas over the past week.
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Student Loan Fraud
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A 36-year-old former state prison inmate from Florence has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for using the names of 23 fellow inmates to falsely secure financial aid for online college courses.
SC GOP Fights Florida to Hold South's First Primary
A joint announcement of the GOP's for New Hampshire, Iowa, Nevada and South Carolina vow to fight Florida and maintain their early primary dates.
72 year old shot, police searching for answers
A 72 year old man is in serious condition after Richland County deputies say he was shot in his own home.
Pasta maker donates spaghetti to all SC schools
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Every South Carolina school can have an inexpensive spaghetti night fundraiser or dinner thanks to a big donation from a Columbia pasta factory.
SC GOP Condemns Florida for Jan. 31 Primary Date
South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Chad Connelly is condemning Florida GOP officials for seeking to break Republican rules and hold an early primary.
Corn maze on SC coast in shape of Boeing 787
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — A corn maze on the South Carolina coast is paying salute to Boeing and its newest airliner.
A look at SC's rising welfare numbers
A look at the increase in the number of South Carolina families receiving welfare amid and following the Great Recession:
Local Domestic Violence Numbers Up
Numbers released from a recent study show South Carolina has the 7th highest rate of women being killed by men. Local domestic violence organizations preparing for awareness month, say they see a disturbing trend.
Immigration sweep nets arrests in NC and SC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A week-long operation by federal immigration officials across the country has led to hundreds of arrests, more than 160 in North Carolina and South Carolina.
SC Sheriff Sideswipes School Bus
The Highway Patrol says the Colleton County sheriff won't face charges after his personal sports utility vehicle sideswiped a school bus in Orangeburg County.
Police make 2nd arrest in Five Points brawl
Police make a second arrest in a brawl that happenend at a Five Points restaurant over the weekend.
DSS Seeks to Double Welfare Families Finding Jobs
The director of South Carolina's social services agency expects to double the number of welfare recipients who trade a government check for a paycheck.
'Field of Dreams' Honors USC Baseball Champs
McLeod Farms pays tribute to the USC Gamecocks back-to-back College World Series Championships in 2010 and 2011 by creating a special corn field maze to raise funds for area youth sports.
Chair: Eliminating SC DOT Commission hurts access
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The chairman of the state Department of Transportation Commission says eliminating the panel would take away people's access on transportation issues.
Fall bike rally starts at Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The fall motorcycle rally for the Myrtle Beach area is under way.
SC DMV Offers Free Rides for Photos
The Department of Motor Vehicles is giving a free ride to 25 people who signed up to get a photo identification card to comply with a potential requirement to vote in South Carolina.
Fake kidnapping call leads to SC Amber Alert
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man called in a fake kidnapping report about his wife and child that led Anderson County deputies to issue a statewide alert.
DMV: 25 residents get free photo ID ride from SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Department of Motor Vehicles has arranged to give 25 people a free ride to get a photo identification card to comply with South Carolina's new voter law.
10 jail inmates to graduate from cooking class
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Inmates in the Lexington County jail are graduating from a six-week culinary arts training class.
Columbia police chief to trade badge for apron
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia Chief Randy Scott is trading his badge for an apron as he makes biscuits for charity.
MUSC receiving $130,000 in cancer research grants
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Medical University of South Carolina is receiving $130,000 to help research cancer in children.
Police Ride the Super Information Highway
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is expanding how they communicate with the public. The Department is increasing their efforts on social networking sites in hopes of capturing the attention of those who use the sites daily.
Happy talk: SC Gov orders 'great day' phone answer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is ordering state workers to answer phones with a cheery "It's a great day in South Carolina" __ despite a sky-high unemployment rate and the fact that one-in-five residents are on Medicaid.
Federal Officials Question SC Senate Redistricting
The U.S. Justice Department is questioning plans drawn by the South Carolina Senate for its 46 districts.
