SC treasurer: S&P's action may not hurt SC rating
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's treasurer says a decision to downgrade long-term U.S. debt's top-notch bond rating may have little effect on the state, though nothing's certain.
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SC schools to seek flexibility from education law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina schools chief Mick Zais (zays) says he will seek more flexibility for the state from the federal government's all-or-nothing education accountability law.
Will Permit Reduce Copper Thefts?
The new Copper Law in South Carolina will take affect August 16, 2011. Monday, the Richland County Sheriff's Office demonstrated how the new law will work.
Heat advisory issued for 30 SC counties
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The National Weather Service is warning of dangerous heat in central and eastern South Carolina.
SC prison officials sponsor 3-day gang conference
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina prison officials are sponsoring a gang conference that is expected to bring law enforcement officers from five states to West Columbia.
USC welcoming its biggest freshman class
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — University of South Carolina officials boast this year's freshman class is the school's biggest and brightest ever.
Columbia Quakers honor Japan atomic bomb victims
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Columbia Religious Society of Friends is holding a vigil to remember the people who died when two nuclear bombs were dropped on Japan 66 years ago.
Backpacks being handed out to McEntire children
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A national nonprofit is helping the children of South Carolina Air National Guard service members get ready for school.
Garcia Says He Doesn't Have Alcohol Problem
South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia denied having an alcohol problem at USC's Media Day Sunday. Garcia spoke publicly for the first time since his April suspension.
SC Tax Free Weekend Through Midnight Sunday
South Carolina’s 12th annual sales tax holiday weekend runs will continue until midnight Sunday, August 7.
South Carolina keeps AAA credit rating for now
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Moody's Investor Service says South Carolina and four other states can keep their top-notch credit rating.
Ex-SC Gov Sanford says politics not his aim now
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says politics are not in his plans but he says you never say never in life.
Duke expected to file request for rate hike in SC
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Duke Energy is expected to ask to increase rates in South Carolina.
Columbia mom arrested after 3 children home alone
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia woman has been arrested after her three children were found home alone while she was working.
Free Health Clinic: 'We're at Capacity'
A two-day free health care event reaches capacity in several areas.
3 arrested after Sumter man's body found in trunk
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Sumer police say they have arrested three people in connection with a body found in the trunk of a car.
Shoppers heading out during SC's tax-free weekend
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Shoppers will get a little bit more of a bargain this weekend in South Carolina.
Strong weekend for Grand Strand tourism expected
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — As the summer season winds down, tourism remains strong along South Carolina's Grand Strand, the heart of the state's $14 billion tourism industry.
Another day of heat advisories across most of SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Another summer day, another heat advisory is in effect for much of South Carolina.
Carter Strange Talks About Life After His Attack
18 year old beating victim, Carter Strange, sits down with us to talk about life after the attack and how he and his family are looking forward to the future.
Judge Matthew Perry Remembered
Civil rights pioneer and long-time federal judge Matthew Perry Jr. is being remembered for transforming segregationist South Carolina with his relentless pursuit of justice and love of the law.
Viers announces for SC's new 7th District
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Republican State Rep. Thad Viers of Myrtle Beach says he's a candidate for South Carolina's new 7th Congressional District seat.
Gamecocks Kick Off Preseason Practice
Fans got their first glimpse of the 2011 edition of South Carolina Gamecock football team Wednesday night, as the squad worked out at the Bluff Road practice fields. The squad was dressed in helmets and shorts for the first workout of the fall, which lasted about two hours and drew a couple thousand fans.
Feds find nearly $2M in fraudulent expenses at SRS
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say five people have been convicted and nearly $2 million has been recovered in an investigation into fraudulent expense claims from stimulus money given to the Savannah River Site.
Federal Agents Sieze Guns from Columbia Neighborhood
Residents of Columbia's Greenview community rest easier now that several firearms are taken out of their neighborhood.
