Law to curb copper thefts takes effect next week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina law enforcement officers are hopeful a new law will cut down on thieves destroying air conditioning units and other property to sell the copper innards for scrap.
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SC's MUSC reports record outside research funding
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Despite a slow economy, the Medical University of South Carolina reports it received a record $238 million in outside research funding for the fiscal year that ended June 30.
Senior Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett visiting SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One of President Barack Obama's top advisers is coming to South Carolina to help raise money for his re-election campaign next year.
USC library marks 400th year of English Bibles
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina's Hollings Library is celebrating the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible with a special exhibition and lecture on its historical significance.
Workforce Dept. Unveils New Web Site
For our state's unemployed, jobless benefits are just a point and click away.
Eichelberger Family: 'Justice Was Served'
After more than two years, the family of the late Rev. Tryon Eichelberger learns the fate of the man police say killed the local pastor and patriarch.
Deputy's Son Accidentally Shoots Self
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says the son of one of his deputies has been hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself.
Food Lion Beating Victim's Family Speaks Out
A woman accused of beating another woman over the head with a canned good was denied bond Wednesday. Meanwhile, the victim's family is speaking out.
Tractor Trailer overturns on I-77
An overturned tractor trailer caused headaches for drivers on the south side of the Capital City Wednesday morning.
Review: 2 SC counties had most ballot problems
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State election officials say a review shows Richland and Colleton counties had the biggest problems with counting general election ballots.
Animal Shelter Lures Petowners with Special
As summer slowly winds down, pet adoptions also slow down.
SC man sentenced for slaying friend, dragging body
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — A white South Carolina man who shot a black friend to death and then drunkenly dragged his body behind his pickup truck is heading to prison in a case once scrutinized for possible racist overtones.
SC budget oversight board approves Port Royal sale
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's budget oversight board has approved selling 318 acres in Port Royal for $17 million.
Former SC DMV chief to lead budget agency
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The former head of South Carolina's Department of Motor Vehicles is the new director for the agency that oversees much of state government operations.
US Department of Ed to hand out SC money elsewhere
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Education says $143 million of federal bailout money meant for South Carolina's public schools will be doled out to the other 49 states, Washington and Puerto Rico.
SC Transportation agency having trouble with bills
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Like many people, the South Carolina Transportation Department is having trouble paying all of its bills on time.
22-year-old mother gets 20 years in son's death
A 22-year-old Sumter woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to homicide by child abuse in the death of her 3-month old son.
Lawmakers favor Medicaid for male breast cancer
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and 1st District Congressman Tim Scott say they favor changing Medicaid rules to cover men suffering from breast cancer.
Teen pleads in Horry County school shooting
A former student has pleaded to guilty charges in the discovery of explosive devices at Socastee High School last year.
Public Employees Will Pay More For Health Insurance
South Carolina public employees will be paying slightly more for their health insurance next year.
Celebrities to play ball to help kids slim down
Singer Darius Rucker and comedian Bill Murray will be in the dugouts as captains of celebrity softball teams playing to raise money to fight childhood obesity.
Heat still at home in South Carolina
The heat of summer is still in place in much of South Carolina.
SC family grieves for horse that was shot dead
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) — Police in Lancaster County are investigating the shooting death of a family's beloved horse at their ranch.
2 Legion teams forfeit after fight in tourney
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A brawl after a play at the plate has put American Legion baseball teams from North Carolina and Georgia out of a regional baseball tournament in Sumter.
Huntsman faults anti-business climate under Obama
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Jon Huntsman says the downgrade in the nation's credit rating proves it's time for the country to reverse what he called an unfriendly attitude toward businesses during President Barack Obama's tenure.
