SC trooper charged with felony in shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former state trooper faces a felony charge in the shooting of an unarmed man during a traffic stop in Columbia earlier this month.
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Sheheen deletes part of ad critical of DSS
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sen. Vincent Sheheen's campaign has deleted part of a web ad attacking Gov. Nikki Haley's Department of Social Services because one of the three children it says the agency ignored had no involvement with DSS before his death.
Dorn VA Medical Center schedules town hall meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center is hosting a meeting for veterans and their families to offer health care and benefit information.
Veterans Town Hall
Dozens of military Veterans come out to a town hall meeting to voice their concerns to Dorn VA staff.
SC Man Charged in Orangeburg Motel Shooting Death
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A man has been charged with murder following last week's shooting death of a 30-year-old man in an Orangeburg motel parking lot.
South Carolina's First-Ever Obesity Action Plan
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control unveiled the state's first-ever plan to combat obesity.
SC officials issue plan for fighting obesity
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina health and agriculture officials have unveiled a plan to reduce obesity, which they say costs the state $8 billion in health care every year.
Haley and her backers outspend Sheheen on TV 2:1
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and two groups supporting her have spent nearly twice as much on television advertising time as her Democratic challenger, state Sen. Vincent Sheheen, and his backers.
SC man charged in Orangeburg motel shooting death
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A man has been charged with murder following last week's shooting death of a 30-year-old man in an Orangeburg motel parking lot.
SC mom arrested for graduation cheer settles suit
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — A Florence County woman arrested after cheering at her daughter's graduation despite a plea for decorum has settled a lawsuit against the school district.
Haley and her backers outspend Sheheen on TV 2:1
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and two groups supporting her have spent nearly twice as much as her Democratic challenger, state Sen. Vincent Sheheen, and his backers.
Acting House speaker advocates term limits for job
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Republican acting as South Carolina's House speaker recommends putting a term limit on the powerful position.
Duke Energy says it will close SC coal ash pits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Duke Energy says it plans to remove coal ash from one South Carolina waste pit and close two more at a power station that environmentalists say threatens the Saluda River.
Robbery of USC Students Investigated
Two robberies 15 minutes apart in broad daylight have some USC Students on edge.
Plane headed to SC diverted because of lightning
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Passengers on a plane flying from Chicago to South Carolina that was struck by lightning are safe in Charleston after completing the last 120 miles of their journey by bus.
Clemson Student Found Dead in Lake Hartwell
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ Oconee County authorities are trying to determine how a Clemson University student whose body was found in Lake Hartwell died.
Emergency Landing In Columbia
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- A United Airlines flight bound for Charleston had to make an emergency landing after being hit by lightning. The plane was diverted to Columbia Metropolitan Airport for a safety inspection.
Officer-Involved Shootings in South Carolina
This week marked the 34th officer involved shooting in South Carolina this year.
Lexington sheriff's deputy shoots burglary suspect
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A Lexington County sheriff's deputy has been placed on administrative leave after shooting a possible home burglary suspect.
SC attorney speaks on legal issues, immigration
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An attorney with the South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center is speaking at the University of South Carolina on legal issues involving immigration.
