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Justices Return Liquor License to Newberry Club

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Supreme Court has given a Newberry private club its liquor license back after deciding state agents and revenue officials were too strict in their enforcement of rules over who can be a guest to the club. In a 3-2 decision Wednesday, the justices said an undercover State Law Enforcement Division agent was denied entry to the Blue Moon Sports Bar and ordered to call a number. A club employee who answered the call made him an official guest.

County Council Meetings to be Broadcast

Almost one year after it was proposed, Richland County council members give final approval to have their meeting broadcast on TV, for all to see.

Police Clean Up So-Called Homeless Camp After Alleged Murder

Columbia police worked to clean up what they call, a homeless camp in South East Park, Wednesday.

Mendoza Arrest

A DOUBLE MURDER SUSPECT WANTED IN ORANGEBURG HAS BEEN ARRESTED IN LOUISIANA.

State Senator Proposes Public Hearing on SCSU

A state lawmaker is planning a public hearing to talk about issues at South Carolina State University.

Titanic Artifacts to be Displayed at State Museum

It's been a century since the Titanic sank, and now some of the ship's artifacts are on display in South Carolina.

Man gets 20 years for Anderson beating death

ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for beating another man to death with a baseball bat in Anderson.

City of Beaufort purchases industrial park

BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — The City of Beaufort has agreed to spend nearly $2 million for an industrial park that earlier went into foreclosure.

SC district reminds teachers about film policy

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charleston County students can see a clip of "The Lion King" in class but can't watch all of Simba's adventures.

SC lawmaker calls hearing on SC State

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A state lawmaker is planning a public hearing to talk about issues at South Carolina State University.

1-On-1 With Frank Martin

New USC Head Basketball Coach Frank Martin sat down for 1-on-1 interviews with the local Columbia media Wednesday afternoon. Here's part of his interview with ABC Columbia Sports Director Tim Hill.

National Hug an Anchor Day!

Nothing works out like giving an anchor a hug! We want to get some love... this is what we got...

Drunken driving simulated for Lowcountry students

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Students in the South Carolina Lowcountry have a chance to safely experience the effects of drunken driving.

Charleston County deputy shoots motorist

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A Charleston County deputy shot and wounded a motorist authorities say was trying to flee a traffic stop.

Ex-York County councilman begins federal sentence

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — A former York County councilman has begun serving an 18-month sentence for lying on a mortgage application.

SC State Museum Opens New Exhibit on Civil Rights

This weekend The South Carolina State Museum opened a new Civil Rights exhibit: Courage.

Haley describes book as inspirational memoir

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says she wrote her book "Can't Is Not An Option" as a way to encourage more people, especially women, to seek office.

Former SC first lady fined $150 for escaped dog

SULLIVANS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford got her day in court and will pay only a $150 fine for her dog escaping her beachfront home on Sullivans Island.