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Gov. Haley to deliver health proclamation
South Carolina's governor is making health a priority Thursday.
SC House panel advances public records legislation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House panel has advanced three bills strengthening South Carolina's public records law.
Man In Custody Regarding Newberry H.S. Arson
Newberry, SC (WOLO)-A 24-year-old homeless man is in custody tonight... charged with arson in a fire at Newberry High School. Lorenzo O-brian Patterson is being held at The Newberry County Detention Center.
Clemson Hearing Board Suspends Fraternity for 5 Years
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ A Clemson University hearing board has suspended Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity for five years in the wake of the death of a student whose body was found in Lake Hartwell last September.
DSS Director Nominee Clears Another Hurdle
The Governor's nominee to take over the Department of Social Services is one step closer to confirmation. Susan Alford's nomination was approved Wednesday by a full Senate committee.
University of South Carolina sends advocates to Statehouse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some 225 advocates for the University of South Carolina are converging on the Statehouse in Columbia for their annual meetings with lawmakers.
SC court rules Episcopal diocese, churches can keep property
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina court has ruled that the Diocese of South Carolina and its parish churches are the owners of their property, not The Episcopal Church.
Commuter train slams into SUV on tracks, killing 7 people
Officials say a commuter train struck a vehicle on the tracks north of New York City, killing 7 people and injuring at least 12.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $317 million after lull
It's been a while, but there's a giant Powerball jackpot that's expected to have a prize of $317 million by Wednesday night's drawing.
SC unemployment agency seeking $15M for workforce initiative
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's unemployment agency is seeking $15 million for a workforce initiative that officials say will train thousands of people annually for available jobs.
SC man pleads guilty for accepting bribe to guide contract
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors say an Army National Guard official has pleaded guilty to accepting a bribe to steer a contract to a retired Minnesota Army National Guard sergeant major and his consulting company.
Search Narrows In Hunt For Alleged Kidnapper
Chesterfield, SC (WOLO)- Police have narrowed their search for a so-called survivalist accused of kidnapping his stepdaughter. According to arrest warrants for another case involving Harland "Donnell" Melton... he's accused of beating two teen boys with a cane outside his Jefferson home back in October.
Isle of Palms Settles with Feds over Disabilities Act Probe
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Isle of Palms and three other cities nationwide have reached settlements with the U.S. Justice Department following investigations that found city hiring practices violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Missing Man Found Dead
Columbia Police have located the body of a missing man.
SC pays victim $285,000 in trooper traffic stop shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's insurance is paying $285,000 to an unarmed man who was shot during a traffic stop by a state trooper now facing a criminal charge.
Senate Panel Approves DSS Director Nominee
The woman nominated to take charge of one of the state's most embattled agencies cleared a hurdle on the way to approval.
SC's Polydeck has $12 million expansion, adds 40 new jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South African manufacturer of products for the coal, mining and mineral aggregate industries is expanding its operations in Spartanburg County with a $12 million addition that will create 40 new jobs.
Clyburn: SC getting $4M for early Head Start programs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is getting $4 million from the federal government for Early Head Start programs.
McMaster's chief of staff to keep job after DUI charge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster says his chief of staff will keep his job after being arrested last weekend on a charge of driving under the influence.
