Delegation from Guinea visits where slaves landed
SULLIVANS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — A top official of the west African nation of Guinea choked back tears while touring an exhibit about the Atlantic slave trade on the South Carolina coast.
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Gov celebrates Continental Tire's new Sumter plant
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is celebrating one of the crown jewels of her push to bring jobs to South Carolina as she helped break ground at a ceremony for the new Continental tire plant in Sumter County.
Bill would allow public entities to pay more
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A legislative panel has approved a bill to allow government agencies to pay more than a $600,000 per-event liability limit that protects public agencies from having to pay unlimited damages.
Continental Tire Breaks Ground in Sumter
Gov. Nikki Haley is celebrating one of the crown jewels of her push to bring jobs to South Carolina as she helped break ground at a ceremony for the new Continental tire plant in Sumter County.
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $500 Million
The Mega Millions jackpot has rocketed to a record $500 million dollars!
Charleston Air Base hosts Earth Day celebration
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Joint Base Charleston is hosting 1,000 fifth graders from the Charleston area for a celebration of Earth Day.
2 suits filed against Anderson County businessman
EASLEY, S.C. (AP) — Two lawsuits have been filed against a Pickens County businessman whose precious metals business is under investigation for securities fraud allegations.
Lawsuit accuses Camden Military Academy of hazing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Georgia couple is accusing Camden Military Academy of allowing the hazing of their 13-year-old son when he enrolled nearly four years ago.
Old hand grenade found near Columbia school
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — No injuries were reported after a student found an old hand grenade at the baseball field of a school north of Columbia.
Man arrested in shooting death in Latta
LATTA, S.C. (AP) — A man has been arrested and charged with murder in the shooting death of another man in Latta.
College of Charleston names Adair as women's coach
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Natasha Adair is the new women's basketball coach at the College of Charleston.
House panel OKs online voter registration bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina residents would be able to register to vote online under a bill advanced by a House panel.
Democrats ask Haley to waive confidentiality
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democrats are calling on South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley to make public any ethics complaint that may be filed against her in a legislative committee.
Tax-cutting bills head to House floor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House budget-writing committee has advanced bills that cut personal income taxes and what small businesses pay on their profits in South Carolina.
Bojangles' honors the Midlands best teachers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Bojangles' restaurants are honoring the Midlands best teachers with a reception.
Columbia Residents Get Different View of City Council Candidates
Here's a fun-filled glimpse at the personalities of those running for local office.
Firefighters Armed with Boots
Taking their feet to the streets, the Columbia-Richland Fire Department will be collecting donations for the annual MDA boot drive.
Prorgam Aimed at Kicking Bullying
A week long program is giving local youth the chance to express their concerns about bullying and find new ways to handle the harassment.
Bill says temp substitutes can't get unemployment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has approved a bill barring contracted substitute teachers from receiving unemployment benefits during school breaks.
Woman gets 50 years in SC dismemberment case
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A woman has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for her role in the dismemberment of another woman.
