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Gov. Haley signs SC law on builders insurance

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a law insuring that builders' insurance policies cover damages resulting from defective work.

Bachmann continues campaigning in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann told a crowd of Christian activists that problems with the poor won't be solved by the government paying more money to take care of them.

Bachmann spends night in SC governor's mansion

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann stayed at the South Carolina governor's mansion as she campaigned in the state this week.

Marine Corps general: Bases to stay economic rock

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Marine Corps two-star general in charge of seven installations in five states along the Eastern Seaboard says Marine bases will remain economic engines of their regions even as the military faces drawdowns.

Keel celebrates return to SLED with ceremony

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Law Enforcement Division Chief Mark Keel has officially returned to the agency he always wanted to lead.

Clemson adding women's golf to athletic program

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson is adding women's golf to its athletic program, hoping to match the impact of the men's golf team.

Unemployment Workshops held Tues. & Wed.

South Carolina officials are offering two workshops to help educational institutions and government agencies identify ways to keep down their unemployment costs.

Bachmann in Columbia to sign spending limit pledge

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann is bringing her campaign back to South Carolina this week.

Are You Polluting The Water?

Would you drink dirty water? Chances are, probably not. Yet, dirty water here in the Midlands could become a reality, if we don't do our part to keep it clean.

USPS looking for rural carriers

Are you looking for a part-time job? The United States Postal Service may be looking for you.

Sumter group launching school supplies drive

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A Sumter group is kicking off its annual effort to collect school supplies for children in need.

Volunteers marking Columbia storm drains

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Volunteers are marking storm drains Columbia to remind people that any waste that goes into them could end up in their water supply.

SCE&G to store toxic waste in casks, not pools

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The company that runs a Fairfield County nuclear plant says it will store radioactive waste in steel and concrete containers instead of submerging the refuse in water pools.

Home Sales Plunged in June

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A South Carolina realty group says home sales plunged in June from year-ago levels, but prices are up.

Haley Questioned on Job Growth In SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Republican Gov. Nikki Haley is touting state job numbers, repeatedly saying she's thrilled about the 10,000 jobs announced since she took office. But there's a little more to the story.

Tanner earns Diamond/ABCA coach of year honors

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Ray Tanner was named the national coach of the year by Diamond/American Baseball Coaches Association.

Clemson OKs budget, re-elects Wilkins as chairman

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson University has again selected former U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Wilkins as the chairman of its board of trustees.

Enthusiasts in Gaffney for SC peach festival

GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) — Peaches are among South Carolina's top crops, and a festival honoring the sweet, fuzzy fruit is under way this weekend in Gaffney.

SC to unveil new small business loan program

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina small businesses will get a new source of funds under a new federal program.

Police seize cocaine, weapons from Columbia home

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police have arrested a woman they say was selling cocaine in a house with three children.

Dem chair: Prosecutors slow to act on lt gov case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Dick Harpootlian says Republican Attorney General Alan Wilson is wasting time by setting up a task force to investigate the ethics case against GOP Lt. Gov. Ken Ard.

The Drought Is Hitting South Carolina Farmer's Bottom Line

As the drought worsens in South Carolina, farmers continue to feel the punches, but those affects could trickle all the way down to you.

SC's Fort Jackson touts kid-friendly 94th birthday

FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — The Army's largest training installation is celebrating its 94th birthday by inviting the community to a kid-friendly celebration.