SC Press Association names new leaders
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Jack Osteen, publisher of The Item in Sumter has been elected president of the South Carolina Press Association.
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Columbia turning off the lights for 1 hour
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — For one hour, Columbia officials are encouraging citizens to turn the lights out.
Baseball Game Underway Late Due to Rain
The rain moving through the Midlands delayed Saturday's baseball match-up between South Carolina and Arkansas.
Columbia, Lexington host tours of artists' studios
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Calling all art lovers.
5 people seeking top job at SC unemployment agency
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Five people want to be the next leader of South Carolina's embattled unemployment agency.
Md. Gov. O'Malley to speak at SC Democrat meeting
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is coming to South Carolina to speak at a gathering of the state's Democrats.
Haley seeks disaster declaration for Horry County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is asking the U.S. Small Business Administration to declare Horry County a disaster area following last weekend's fire that destroyed more than 100 homes near Myrtle Beach.
Wilson's campaign left $134K off previous filings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor has amended his campaign filings to account for $134,000 in donations and expenses.
Local Road Closures for Heart Walk
Tennis shoes are taking over the Capital City Saturday morning.
SC Woman Accused of Not Disposing of Dead Animals
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A Greenville woman has been accused of failure to dispose of three dead animals found hanging on her property.
Inmate Assault Follow-Up
Two-more Richland County jail guards are arrested in connection with an inmate beating at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
SC Agrculture Department to host barbecue contest
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — People with a skill at their grill have a chance to show off.
SC woman accused of not disposing of dead animals
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A Greenville woman has been accused of failure to dispose of three dead animals found hanging on her property.
No Jail Time for Ex-Sheriff
Tables are turned in a Richland County courtroom, as an ex-top cop appears in bond court to answer to criminal charges.
DHEC wants to make getting permits in SC easier
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Department of Health and Environmental Control is taking several steps it says will simplify getting health and environmental permits.
Deputies: Couple Found Dead Were Separated.
Richland County authorities are investigating two bodies found in a home Friday morning.
SC's special education penalty won't continue
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Schools Superintendent Mick Zais says congressional action averted the continuation of a $36 million federal punishment over special education spending.
Haley to 'happily' sign sweepstakes machines bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill aimed at shutting down sweepstakes cafes in South Carolina will soon become law.
Midlands School District to Fill Vacancy
Richland One is moving forward to fill a vacancy with its Board of School Commissioners.
SC Mom Charged after Son, 2, Crushed by Furniture
Authorities say the mother of a 2-year-old boy has been charged with neglect in his death because she locked him in a bedroom and didn't check on him even after hearing a loud noise from the room.
