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SC budget director resigns post to go to Texas

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of the South Carolina agency that oversees much of state government operations has resigned six months after Gov. Nikki Haley picked her for the job.

Haley to announce jobs in native Bamberg County

BAMBERG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley will travel to the county she grew up in to announce new jobs.

SC debt rating would stir more politics than cost

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The threat of a downgrade of South Carolina's credit rating may not cost taxpayers much, but it's sure to stir a lot of talk about politics.

SC Credit Rating in Jeopardy

The threat of a downgrade of South Carolina's credit rating may not cost taxpayers much, but it's sure to stir a lot of talk about politics.

More Heat on the Way

The second major heat wave this summer is on its way to South Carolina.

Jobs Announcement Thursday

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley will travel to the county she grew up in to announce new jobs.

Surviving Sibling of Deadly Crash 'Critical'

Officials with Palmetto Health Richland say the condition of a teenager involved in a fatal collision has gone from serious to critical.

SC man charged with impersonating police officer

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says a man impersonated one of his deputies and tried to extort money from a woman.

Hopkins man pleads guilty to bank embezzlement

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say the former chief financial officer of a South Carolina bank has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $300,000 from the institution.

Gingrich makes below-radar South Carolina stop

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich made a low-profile visit to South Carolina and paused for pictures and autographs at a fast-food restaurant.

SC treasurer reacts to Moody's credit warning

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is urging Congress to find a permanent solution to the debt crisis in response to word from Moody's Investors Service that the state's credit rating probably would be lowered if it downgrades the U.S. government's credit rating.

Turkish delegation visiting SC prisons in Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A delegation of prison officials from Turkey is visiting South Carolina this week to tour two of the state's prisons.

SC governor blasts media following AP jobs report

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is calling the media too negative following an Associated Press report that examined her use of an overstated and misleading phrase to brag about job announcements during her first six months in office.

Public Bus Budget Woes Continue

Local officials scramble to identify a permanent funding source for ailing public transit system.

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.