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.
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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.
Kershaw County Gets Certified Polygraph Operator
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
The South Carolina Supreme Court has suspended the law license of former Myrtle Beach Rep. Thad Viers.
SC treasurer, House speaker oppose Senate bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's treasurer and House speaker are opposing the Senate's version of a bill restructuring state government, saying they worry that the way it handles the state retirement system and long-term debt could erode the state's credit rating.
Fire heavily damages Anderson apartment building
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — A large fire has heavily damaged a three-story apartment building in Anderson.
Cops: Pelion teen left 2-year-old boy alone to die
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a Lexington County teen caused head trauma that would eventually kill a 2-year-old boy, then left the toddler alone for hours for his father to find unconscious.
Florence teen gets life in pawn shop killing
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — A teenager has been sentenced to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of killing a Florence pawn shop employee during a robbery.
New camp in Charleston teaches computer code
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A new year-round program in Charleston is designed to help students learn open source computer code used in mobile, social media and Web technologies.
SC prosecutor, sheriffs raise trauma awareness
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor is joining a variety of law enforcement and community officials to raise awareness about sexual trauma.
Local moms Help Keep Preemies Alive
Hospitals have come a long way when it comes to the technology used to help save lives. But when it comes to premature infants, doctors say one of the most important tools might be in your freezer.
Senate panel OKs bill changing ethics probe rules
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Senate panel has approved a bill that would increase the amount of time that state ethics investigators have to prosecute public officials.
SC Democrats call for open ethics investigations
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Senate Democrats want to remove the secrecy that surrounds investigations by the House and Senate ethics committees.
Mother hopes Chesterfield inquest brings answers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The mother of a Chesterfield man hopes a coroner' inquest will answer questions she has about her son's death.
SC panel advances public school choice bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel has advanced a bill that expands students' educational options within public schools.
