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SC lawmakers working to extend session into June

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators are extending their 2012 session.

Bill strengthening open records law faces hurdle

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill strengthening the state's open records law has advanced to the Senate floor, but its prospect is dim.

SC House amends its pension reform plan

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House's latest version of pension reform allows current government employees to continue factoring in unused vacation and sick days into their retirement payments.

SC's Scott sponsors forum on revitalizing America

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Rep. Tim Scott is sponsoring a forum in Washington on revitalizing the nation's economy.

Coastal meeting focuses on SC emergencies

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charleston is hosting a conference designed to teach officials on how to better deal with emergencies.

House Ethics Committee Opens Complaint on Haley

The House Ethics Committee is officially reopening an ethics complaint against South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.

Great Falls principal takes job at Beaufort

BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — The principal at Great Falls High School has been named the new principal at Beaufort High — a school coming off of a grade-changing controversy.

Attorney wins GOP primary for McConnell's old seat

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A Charleston attorney has won the Republican nomination to fill the unexpired term in the Charleston state Senate seat vacated by Lt Gov. Glenn McConnell.

Man Shot to Death in Chester County<

EDGEMOOR, S.C. (AP) _ Chester County sheriff's deputies are investigating the weekend shooting death of a man in the Edgemoor community. Authorities say 50-year-old Marvin Cherry of Edgemoor died Sunday night after he was shot.

Local Retiring Principal Gets Flash Mob Surprise

Dr. Maree Price, who is retiring as Principal of Lonne B. Nelson Elementary School, got a big surpise Wednesday morning as nearly six hundred students, teachers, staff members and even some parents participated in a flash mob to say goodbye.

SCE&G Coal Plants

CAYCE, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Electric & Gas says it will close six of its coal-fired power generators by the end of 2018.

Navy's NY nuclear training site reaches milestone

MILTON, N.Y. (AP) — One of only two U.S. Navy nuclear training sites has reached a major milestone: 50,000 graduates since the facility opened in the 1950s.

Greenwood teen shot to death

GREENWOOD, S.C. (AP) — Greenwood County sheriff's deputies are investigating the shooting death of an 18-year-old man.

Authorities: No solid evidence dogs mauled tot

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say it's unclear whether neighborhood dogs were responsible for the mauling death of a 2-year-old in Mount Pleasant last weekend.

Beryl remnants, a bit stronger, hugging SC coast

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl are skimming the South Carolina coast as the system moves northeast and eventually out to sea.

Graham Opposes Budget Cuts for Military

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham says South Carolina's military bases will face massive reductions if across-the-board budget cuts take effect in January.

Haley Backs Jindal, Rice for VP Nod

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says her preference for Mitt Romney's running mate is Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal or former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

Activist Wants Appeals Court to Look at Haley Ethics Case

A Republican activist wants an appeals court to overrule a judge's dismissal of his lawsuit accusing Gov. Nikki Haley of illegal lobbying while she was a state representative.