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Politics: Election news
Need to find out about South Carolina candidates and elections? We have complied a list to help you that includes up-to-date links for state, federal, local city, town, and county races.
Cayce Riverwalk closed as water in Congaree River rises
The Congaree River has reached 21 feet and all phases of the Cayce Riverwalk have been shut down.
10,000+ More Volkswagen Vehicles Have Emissions Cheating Mechanisms, EPA Says
The Volkswagen emissions scandal may be widening. The EPA claims that Volkswagen installed illegal “defeat devices” on at least 10,000 more vehicles -- including some Porsches -- allegedly allowing the company to circumvent U.S. emissions standards, the agency announced today.
Conference in Columbia focuses on offshore energy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The head of the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is visiting Columbia for a forum on energy development off the South Carolina coast.
Ex-SC House member indicted after sexual harassment claim
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former state Rep. Nelson Hardwick has been indicted in connection with a sexual harassment complaint from a House staffer.
House Ethics gives Harrell more time to prepare case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House Ethics Committee has agreed to give former House Speaker Bobby Harrell more time to challenge its order that he pay nearly $113,500 to the state.
House Ethics gives Harrell more time to prepare case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House Ethics Committee has agreed to give former House Speaker Bobby Harrell more time to challenge its directive that he pay nearly $113,500 to the state.
Columbia City Council passes flood-related ordinances on first reading
The Columbia City Council passed first readings on three ordinances Monday night.
Midlands Officials Continue Flood Recovery Efforts
On Monday, officials from across the midlands held a press conference to update the public on flood recovery and restoration.
Emergency crews responded to fire at Benedict College
Emergency crews are responding to a fire in the 1600 block of Harden Street.
SC trooper charged in shooting now facing shoplifting case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina trooper charged with shooting an unarmed man has been accused of shoplifting.
Residents of 4 counties can apply this week for grocery help
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina residents who lost property or income due to last month's historic flooding are eligible for food assistance.
Houston man charged with murder, accused of stabbing man over last piece of chicken
A fight over dinner has left one man dead, and another man charged with his murder.
Obama signs 2-year budget, debt deal before default deadline
President Barack Obama has signed into law a bipartisan budget bill that avoids national default and sets federal spending through the 2017 fiscal year.
Former trooper charged in shooting now facing shoplifting case
A former South Carolina trooper charged with shooting an unarmed man has been accused of shoplifting.
Officials: Student tossed from desk can return to school
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina school officials say a student flipped out of her desk and tossed across the classroom floor by a school resource officer and a second student who recorded the incident have been allowed to return to school.
Former US Senator, Actor Fred Thompson Dead at 73
Former U.S. Senator and actor Fred Thompson has died at the age of 73, after a recurrence of lymphoma, according to a statement from his family.
Authorities rule death of man found in burning home homicide
Authorities say the death of man found inside a Greenville home during a fire has been ruled a homicide.
