SC court reinstates Charleston man's life sentence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's highest court has reinstated a life sentence for a Charleston man convicted of raping and killing a neighbor.
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House, Senate delay compromise on pension reform
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — House and Senate members are delaying a meeting to develop a compromise on reforming public workers' pension system.
House Ethics to refund former candidates' fines
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House Ethics Committee is refunding fines imposed on former candidates who were tossed from primary ballots following a state Supreme Court ruling.
Kidnapped Prison Guard Rescued, Inmates Detained
Officials with the South Carolina Department of Corrections are trying to figure out how a prison guard was taken hostage by inmates, as the guard recovers from injuries.
Fasionistas Take Columbia by Storm
Columbia's first ever Fashion week starts with a bang, bringing fashion designers from across the south east to the Capitol.
SC legislative session moves closer to adjournment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators are working to push measures through in the last regular week of the session.
Retiring Democrat briefly leads SC Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Retiring Democratic Sen. Phil Leventis has taken a brief turn directing the Republican-controlled chamber.
SC justices order Florence County GOP to cut lists
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new state Supreme Court ruling means that even more candidates could be removed from ballots for South Carolina's primary next week.
Coroner: South Carolina toddler killed by 2 dogs
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Charleston County coroner says two dogs were responsible for the mauling death of a toddler in Mount Pleasant last month.
SC Senators Delay Meeting on Pension Reform
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ House members are fuming that senators delayed a meeting on pension reform to recognize retiring colleagues. A meeting to work on a compromise between the chambers' separate plans was set for Tuesday. It was delayed, then rescheduled for Wednesday. The panel's Senate members wanted to stay on the floor as the chamber spent five hours honoring retiring members with farewell speeches.
Ft. Jackson's 'Top Cop' Contest Benefits Community
The Fort Jackson 17th Military Police Detachment hosted the 2012 Top Cop Competition on base. Twenty teams with competitors from several Army installations, S. C. National Guard, local law enforcement agencies and Shaw Air Force Base, competed over two days for top honors. But they say a safer community is the real winner.
Hurricane Evac Survey: Alarming Results?
A recent Hurricane Evacuation Survey makes for worrisome results for coastal residents in South Carolina.
Ballistic Tests Lead To Additional Murder Charge In Sumter Shootings
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say ballistics tests have linked a gun used to kill a Sumter man in April to the slaying of a pregnant teen last August.
SC Supreme Court mulling Savannah River lawsuit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's highest court is questioning the authority of a state agency to bypass a special commission in discussions over dredging the Savannah River.
Ballistic tests lead to additional murder charge
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say ballistics tests have linked a gun used to kill a Sumter man in April to the slaying of a pregnant teen last August.
Losing candidates challenge Atlantic Beach vote
ATLANTIC BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Two candidates who lost last month's race for Atlantic Beach mayor by a wide margin have sued in Circuit Court, challenging the election.
Educator symposium attracts hundreds to Lowcountry
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Hundreds of educators from across South Carolina are meeting on the coast for the second annual Charleston Educator Symposium.
Hurricane evacuation drill in SC coastal counties
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Emergency officials are scheduled to simulate a hurricane evacuation in South Carolina.
Anderson woman arrested in boyfriend's stabbing
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — Anderson police say a woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend to death has turned herself in to officers.
SRS retirees don't like health care changes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Retirees at the Savannah River Site near Aiken don't like plans by the U.S. Energy Department and its contractor at the plant to change medical benefits.
