State Fair Launches New Program
The South Carolina State Fair is introducing a new program that organizers hope will get people excited about agriculture in the state.
News
SC runoffs next in Congress legislative races
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Runoffs are next in several South Carolina primaries, including the state's new 7th Congressional District.
Road reopens after Newberry County crash
KINARDS, S.C. (AP) — A highway in Newberry County is reopened after authorities removed explosive material from a wreck site that prompted an evacuation.
Murder charge dropped against Rock Hill man
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Prosecutors have dropped a murder charge against a Rock Hill man arrested in a shooting death.
York County inmate facing assault charges
YORK, S.C. (AP) — A male York County inmate has been charged with assaulting a female inmate while both were being held in the same cell.
40th plea in $2 million SC check fraud case
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A Spartanburg woman is the last defendant to plead guilty in a scheme to steal nearly $2 million though check fraud.
Myrtle Beach woman gets 5 years for deadly DUI
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A 40-year-old Myrtle Beach woman has been sentenced to five years in prison for a deadly 2009 crash.
SC's longest-serving House member loses primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Darlington Rep. Robert Williams has won his primary bid for re-election by defeating the longest-serving member of the South Carolina House.
At least 5 incumbents lose SC primary bid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — At least five incumbents have lost their bid for re-election in this year's primaries, including the longest-serving member of the South Carolina House.
SC Sen. Thomas loses re-election bid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Chairman David Thomas has lost his re-election bid for an eighth term.
Tuesday's Primary Results
Here are the results from Tuesday's primaries around the state.
Not Many Candidates Facing Opponents in Primary
Fewer than two dozen of the 170 members of the South Carolina General Assembly face opponents in this year's primaries.
Low Voter Turnout
Polling managers throughout the state report lower than expected numbers for the state primaries...leaving many voters who weathered the storm to cast their ballots disappointed.
Rep. Skelton loses re-election bid in SC primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Walhalla Rep. B.R. Skelton has lost his bid for a sixth term.
Rep. Parker loses bid for 3rd term in SC House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Boiling Springs Rep. Steve Parker has lost his bid for a third term in the South Carolina House.
SC Sen. Rose loses re-election bid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Sen. Mike Rose has lost his bid for a fourth term.
Rep. Bowers defeats Rep. Brantley in SC House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hampton Rep. Bill Bowers has held onto his seat by defeating fellow Democratic Rep. Curtis Brantley of Ridgeland.
Limited Flights for Gamecock Fans Going to Omaha
Some Gamecock fans may be too late to travel to Omaha for the College World Series.
Overturned Tractor Trailer Prompts Evacuation
About a half-dozen Newberry County residents have been evacuated from their homes and U.S. 76 is shut down after a truck carrying explosive material overturned.
SC Legal Centers File Complaint Against Beaufort
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Two legal advocacy groups have filed a complaint with the South Carolina Department of Education contending that students with disabilities in the Beaufort Country School District are being denied services required by law. The Appleseed Legal Justice Center and the Southern Poverty Law Center filed the complaint Tuesday.
