First Steps gets $30M federal grant for SC pre-K
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — First Steps has received $30.5 million in grant money to expand pre-kindergarten programs in South Carolina.
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Myrtle Beach Police Investigate Man's Death
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ Myrtle Beach police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found near some water pumps.
Clyburn: SC State still has chance to use $13M from feds
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep Jim Clyburn says financially troubled South Carolina State University can still use $13 million in federal money he secured a decade ago, but must move quickly or risk losing the money.
Shwedo to remain director of SC DMV
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says the director of the state Department of Motor Vehicles will remain in the job in her second term.
SC agency leaders receiving raises up to 4 percent
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Dozens of state agency directors in South Carolina are getting raises of up to 4 percent.
SC bills involve independent ethics investigations
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Both the House and Senate are attempting to jumpstart next year's debate on ethics reform with bills that would end the current system of legislators investigating their own members.
Sims Park Playground Reopening
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department announced the grand reopening of the playground area at Sims Park.
West Columbia Chief Announcement
West Columbia Police Chief announces his plans to run For Lexington Sheriff in 2016.
SCE&G Places Key Part in New Nuclear Plant
JENKINSVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Electric and Gas Company says a key module has been put in place at the new reactor complex being built in Fairfield County.
SC Ponzi leader sentenced to more prison time
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former Anderson County councilman already convicted of running a Ponzi scheme has been sentenced to more time in prison.
SC legislators introducing bills for next year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators are introducing more bills this week for the session that starts in January.
USC professors: Growth continues for SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The economic growth South Carolina has enjoyed during the past year is expected to continue next year.
SC: Other cases make suit over gay couple's name change moot
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State officials say a same-sex couple's lawsuit challenging the Department of Motor Vehicles' policy on driver's license name changes is moot.
SCE&G places key part in new nuclear plant
JENKINSVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Electric and Gas Company says a key module has been put in place at the new reactor complex being built in Fairfield County.
Kappa Sigma fraternity pulls out of USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Kappa Sigma fraternity has withdrawn the charter of its chapter at University of South Carolina in Columbia.
Florence House member resigns his seat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republican Rep. Kris Crawford is resigning from his seat a month after being elected to a fifth term.
Judge stops bidding on Chester plant construction
CHESTER, S.C. (AP) — A judge has stopped the bidding for construction of a new tire plant in Chester County after a company left out of the process sued.
Farmer to stay on as Haley's Insurance director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Raymond Farmer is staying on to lead South Carolina's Department of Insurance.
City Unveils New Recruitment Incentives
Columbia Police and The City Manager roll out new recruitment incentives.
International Shellfish Meeting Opening in SC<
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Scientists, regulators and fishermen from the United States and Europe will be talking shrimp, lobster and other crustaceans this week in Charleston.
