Columbia bans video cameras from open meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A hearing on the firing of a former Columbia police chief deputy has been delayed after the city banned cameras from the proceedings even though the employee wanted them there.
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SC bill would clean slate for law-abiding ex-cons
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Legislators are working on a bill to erase nonviolent felonies from the records of now-upstanding citizens in hopes of helping them secure high-paying jobs.
SC inquest jury agrees with suicide ruling
CHESTERFIELD, S.C. (AP) — A jury at a coroner's inquest in Chesterfield County has agreed with investigators that a 34-year-old Army veteran committed suicide in his home.
Chesterfield County prepares for rare inquest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Chesterfield County coroner is calling a rare inquest into the death of a man that was initially ruled a suicide.
'Idol' judges save finalist from elimination
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The "American Idol" judges didn't stutter: Jessica Sanchez "ain't going home."
SC panel approves credit for wealthy investors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel advanced a bill designed to encourage millionaires to invest in South Carolina's fledgling small businesses.
"Weego" Wins Cocky Award
The creators of the Bud Light ad featuring a dog named "Weego," were honored at USC Tuesday with the coveted Cocky Award.
Erasing Criminal Records
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Legislators are working on a bill to erase nonviolent felonies from the records of now-upstanding citizens in hopes of helping them secure high-paying jobs.
Wealthy Investors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A Senate panel advanced a bill designed to encourage millionaires to invest in South Carolina's fledgling small businesses.
Aflac to add 400 workers in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Supplemental insurance company Aflac plans to add 400 workers to its Columbia operation.
Chesterfield County prepares for rare inquest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Chesterfield County coroner is calling a rare inquest into the death of a man that was initially ruled a suicide.
SC man released on charges after body in concrete
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) — A Summerville man has been released from jail after being accused of dumping his 2-year-old son's body in a trash can and filling it with concrete nearly two years ago.
Lawmakers hold forum on conditions at SC State
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — State lawmakers are holding a public forum to discuss conditions at South Carolina State University.
Kershaw County gets certified polygraph operator
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says he has finally met his goal of getting one of his deputies trained to operate a lie detector.
SC justices suspend ex-lawmaker's license
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court has suspended the law license of former Myrtle Beach Rep. Thad Viers.
SC attorney general talking voter ID with O'Keefe
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor is participating in a voter ID discussion that is also a fundraiser for a conservative activist currently on federal probation.
State Democrats Demand Transparency
State democrats have introduced new legislation that would require records and proceedings involving legislators who are being investigated by the State Ethics Commission to be open to lawmakers and also the public.
Couple Speaks Out: Battle Against Disease
The 2012 Midlands Walk to Defeat ALS is coming up in just over one week. Wednesday, we sat down with a couple who is battling the disease.
Lawmakers Hold Forum on Conditions at SC State
State lawmakers are holding a public forum to discuss conditions at South Carolina State University.
SC Prosecutor, Sheriffs Raise Trauma Awareness
South Carolina's top prosecutor is joining a variety of law enforcement and community officials to raise awareness about sexual trauma.
