APNewsBreak: New inspector general is FBI veteran
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley wants a 30-year veteran of the FBI to be South Carolina's next inspector general.
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SC House approves latest budget plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House has passed a budget amendment returning employee raises to 2 percent, fully funding a tax break for small businesses and designating the full $300 million to deepen the Charleston Harbor.
USC Hollings Library displays author Heller's desk
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina's Ernest F. Hollings Library is displaying a number of personal items that belonged to Joseph Heller, author of the classic novel "Catch-22."
SC military base task force hires coordinator
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The panel named to help ensure that military bases in South Carolina don't suffer in a possible new round of defense budget cuts has hired an executive coordinator.
Garden City man gets 9 months for ex-wife's death
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — A 60-year-old Garden City Beach man has been sentenced to nine months in prison in the shooting death of his former wife.
Recent rains, tropical storm ease SC drought
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Recent rains and moisture from Tropical Storm Beryl have helped to ease the drought in South Carolina.
Is Wal-Mart Coming to Assembly Street?
Tuesday, the Columbia City Council voted 6:1 to approve the sale of the Capitol City Stadium to a commercial developer.
APNewsBreak: SC court turns down clarity request
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's high court has turned down Florence County Republicans' request for clarity on a ruling that has resulted in the disqualification of more candidates for next week's primary.
Court turns down appeal for '3 Hebrew Boys'
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal court has turned down an appeal from three South Carolina men convicted of fleecing investors of $80 million.
New Inspector General is FBI Veteran
Gov. Nikki Haley wants a 30-year veteran of the FBI to be South Carolina's next inspector general.
One on One with Governor Haley
This video is no longer available. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) _ Gov. Nikki Haley tells ABC Columbia's Alicia Barnes, she did not break ethics laws while she was a member of the South Carolina House. The complaint stems from a lawsuit…
Court Turns Down Appeals For "Three Hebrew Boys"
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A federal court has turned down an appeal from three South Carolina men convicted of fleecing investors of $80 million.
Forestry officials show off new wildfire equipment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina forestry officials are showing off new wildfire-fighting equipment that keeps firefighters safer while allowing them to get closer to the flames.
2 face drug charges at fatal SC fire scene
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Two men have been charged with attempting to make methamphetamine at a Goose Creek apartment building that was destroyed in a fire that killed three people.
Official: Guard taken hostage at SC prison
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Department of Corrections spokesman says a guard has been taken hostage at a maximum security prison in Bishopville.
Lego brings attraction to Myrtle Beach for summer
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Broadway at the Beach says it has a new attraction which should be the building blocks for some summer fun.
Military dog laid to rest at Joint Base Charleston
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The military working dog that conducted thousands of safety searches is scheduled to be laid to rest at Joint Base Charleston.
SC teacher accused of assault in pre-trial program
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — A Beaufort County middle school teacher who allegedly dragged a student under a table and told him "this is what the Nazis do to Jews" has entered a pre-trial intervention program.
Guard rescued at SC prison; officers control unit
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A prison guard held hostage at a South Carolina prison has been rescued and officers have regained control of the facility.
Charleston cruise lawsuit gets hearing
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A year after a lawsuit was filed challenging the expanded cruise industry in Charleston, the case is going to court.
