SC finishes fiscal year with $123 million surplus
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina finished its fiscal year in July with a $123 million surplus.
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Rick Perry Woos South Carolina GOP
Texas Governor Rick Perry campaigns throughout the state wanting to 'meet eye to eye' with voters.
SC DOT delaying $24M in paving work in 18 counties
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Department of Transportation is delaying about $24 million in road projects in 18 counties as it tries to resolve its cash flow problems.
SC's unemployment jumps to 10.9 percent
South Carolina's unemployment rate jumped to 10.9 percent in July, up from 10.5 percent the month before.
Boil Water Advisory: Around Lake Murray Elementary
A boil advisory has been issued due to a water main break. It affects customers on Three Dog Road, Foxport Road, Stoney Point Lane, Misty Pine Lane, and Forrest Shealy. Lake Murray Elementary is also included.
Unrestrained infant dies in Columbia car wreck
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says a 10-month-old boy was not in a car seat or wearing a seat belt when he was ejected from a vehicle after a wreck on Interstate 20.
University of South Carolina halts fraternity rush
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina has postponed fraternity recruitment, citing widespread alcohol issues during rush parties.
Bachmann criticizes Obama's action on Syria
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — White House hopeful Michele Bachmann says President Barack Obama has moved too late and with too little force in response to Syria's crackdown on dissent.
USC Law School pairs students, pro bono attorneys
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina's School of Law is starting a new program that pairs law students with attorneys who work with clients who can't afford to pay for their services.
Joe Wilson recovering from possible Lyme Disease
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson had to miss a campaign event with Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann because he is recovering from an illness.
GOP Hopefuls Visit Midlands
The road to the White House runs through the Midlands, bringing two GOP hopefuls to the Capitol City Thursday.
Woman Assaulted At Columbiana Centre
A trip to the bathroom inside a popular Columbia shopping mall, turns scary for one woman after police say a man sexually assaulted her while she was leaving the bathroom.
A Red Wagon safety recall
Radio Flyer and the Consumer Product Safety Commission are recalling the Scoot and Zoom Children's riding toy.
Verizon outage affects cell phones in Upstate SC
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Verizon Wireless customers in the Upstate of South Carolina couldn't use their phones and other devices for a few hours.
Arrest made in death of man found buried in woods
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State agents have arrested a suspect in the death of a man found buried in woods near Blackville.
Growth in non-traditional families in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The traditional family of a husband, wife and their kids isn't as common in South Carolina as it used to be.
Police Looking for Suspect in Mall Attack
Columbia police are looking for a man they say attacked a woman in a shopping mall bathroom.
Jeep Tour Drives Up Support for SC First Responders
The nationwide Crossing of America Tour stops in Columbia to bring awareness about fallen soldiers and their families and pays tribute to military veterans past and present.
Backyard Chickens?
Homeowners in Irmo are asking for an ordinance to have chickens in their backyards.
SC Transportation Dept to catch up on bills
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's transportation secretary says state highway contractors will be paid on time after the Federal Highway Administration made advanced payments to his cash-strapped agency.
Tobacco: Graphic federal warnings aren't fair
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Tobacco companies want a judge to put a stop to new graphic cigarette labels that include the sewn-up corpse of a smoker and pictures of diseased lungs, saying they unfairly urge adults to shun their legal products and will cost millions to produce.
Body found in bushes in downtown Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police say a passer-by found the body of a middle-aged man in downtown Columbia.
Vintage Spurrier: Gamecock wine to hit stands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina fans can once again bring a taste of coach Steve Spurrier into their homes.
Rabid skunk found in dog pen, child being treated
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State officials say a child in Anderson County is under doctor's care after a rabid skunk was found in a pen with the family's dog.
SC Gov. Haley to sign military-absentee voter act
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is holding a bill-signing ceremony for a state law that eases voting for military service members and citizens based overseas.
