SC bill allowing ex-cons to clear record dies
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers have killed a bill designed to help former convicts who have turned their lives around secure jobs.
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Haley vetoes bill providing access to HPV vaccine
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has vetoed a bill allowing the state's public health agency to provide information on and access to a free vaccine that prevents a sexually transmitted, cancer-causing virus.
Authorities: 30 indicted in false NM license ring
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say 30 people have been indicted for traveling from South Carolina to New Mexico to illegally obtain driver's licenses.
SC legislators return for special session
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Legislators are back in Columbia for a special session to try to finish their work.
Mother Continues Search for Missing Son
The Mother of a Lexington Man who disappeared nearly 6 months ago says she isn't giving up the fight to find her son.
Anderson names Scripps executive new publisher
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — E.W. Scripps Co. has named the senior director for sales for all of its newspapers the new publisher for the Independent-Mail of Anderson.
Teen suffers bite while swimming off Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a teen has been taken to the hospital after suffering some kind of bite while swimming in the ocean.
Police can't warn Lancaster man, find body in home
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) — Lancaster police say they're investigating the death of a man whose body was found when officers came to his door to warn him he might be in danger.
Authorities: Missing NJ boy found safe in SC
WEST WINDSOR, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say a missing 5-year-old central; New Jersey boy allegedly abducted by his grandfather last weekend has been found safe in South Carolina.
SC--Illegal Driver's Licenses
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Federal prosecutors say 30 people have been indicted for traveling from South Carolina to New Mexico to illegally obtain driver's licenses.
'Abortionists' Sign, Pt.2
A local church pastor plans to keep a controversial sign on display for a few weeks, even though the subject matter is causing quite a stir.
'Abortionists Target Black Babies' Sign Causes Stir
An explosive message on a Midlands church sign causes controversy over an already sensitive issue: abortion. This time, it's the supposed target audience of abortion that has one local pastor in hot water.
Reptar is still with the USC baseball team
With the Gamecocks falling to the Arizona Razorbacks for their first loss in 23 NCAA tournament games, we wanted to hear from fans about the superstition known to many as,"the fish."
Colleton sheriff's deputy charged with obstruction
WALTERBORO, S.C. (AP) — The FBI says a Colleton County sheriff's lieutenant has been charged with obstruction of justice and lying on affidavits.
Defendants in SC defamation case appeal verdict
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — The defendants in a Hilton Head Island defamation lawsuit want a new trial and say the $6 million award in the case is excessive.
First SC 787 makes fourth flight
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The first Boeing 787 made in South Carolina has made another test flight.
SLED investigating Iva police brutality complaint
IVA, S.C. (AP) — State police are investigating a teen's complaint that an Iva police officer assaulted him.
SC attorney Mary Lewis confirmed as federal judge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The U.S. Senate has confirmed Columbia attorney Mary Geiger Lewis as a federal judge. Senators voted 64-27 on Monday in favor of Lewis' nomination as a U.S. district judge for South Carolina.
Inspector general confirmation headed to SC Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee has recommended confirming Patrick Maley as South Carolina's inspector general.
House overrides Haley veto of fire equipment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has vetoed a bill providing new, safer equipment to fight wildfires for South Carolina's forestry agency through insurance premium taxes.
