Drought worsens in some areas of SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Another county in South Carolina is now designated as being in a severe drought.
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Ex-SC Hospitality worker pleads guilty
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina Hospitality Association employee has pleaded guilty to embezzling about $500,000 from the group and prosecutors said had a sexual relationship with the director who killed himself.
Ex-SC Hospitality worker pleads guilty
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina Hospitality Association employee has pleaded guilty to embezzling about $500,000 from the group and prosecutors said had a sexual relationship with the director who killed himself.
Kershaw Co. Man Accused of Shooting, Killing Brother
In Kershaw County deputies say a night of drinking and drug use lead to a man killing his own brother.
Police Seek Car in Connection with N. Main St. Murder
Columbia Police say they have identified a car that may have been used in a deadly shooting.
Lawmakers Debate Eliminating Sales Tax Exemptions
The South Carolina House is debating a bill that eliminates two dozen sales tax exemptions worth less than $13 million.
Two SC State University Trustees Resign
Two trustees have resigned from the board at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg.
Smiley, West visiting SC to promote new book
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Cornel West and Tavis Smiley are visiting South Carolina to discuss their book on poverty.
Annual ceremony to honor SC fallen soldiers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators plan to honor eight military service members who died last year while deployed overseas.
Atlantic Beach may expand motorcycle rally
ATLANTIC BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Officials in Atlantic Beach have decided to extend their annual BikeFest motorcycle rally by a week next month.
James Island residents vote to create town
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Residents of James Island have again voted to incorporate as a town.
2 homes destroyed, others damaged on Dewees Island
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (AP) — Two homes have been destroyed and several others damaged on Dewees (DAH-wees) Island northeast of Charleston.
SC monitors damage to bridge in North Myrtle Beach
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Transportation engineers are taking a wait and see attitude before deciding on permanent repairs to a 3-year-old expressway in North Myrtle Beach.
2 SC State trustees resign amid school's issues
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Two trustees have resigned from the board at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg.
SC House approves bills cutting income taxes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has approved bills cutting state income taxes.
Chapel and vets memorial wall being created in SC
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — A groundbreaking is scheduled for a chapel and a remembrance wall in South Carolina honoring the veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Richland sheriff holding crime prevention meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County's top law officer is inviting people from across the area to come together and talk about ways to prevent crime.
Nickelodeon Theater's Indie Grits Festival Grows
It's been dubbed one of the 20 coolest festivals in the world and it's right here in our own backyard. The indie Grits Festival which started 6 years ago is growing by leaps and bounds.
SC Senate Panel Bans Some Texting and Driving
A state Senate panel has approved a bill that would ban drivers from calling, texting or reading electronic messages in South Carolina's work or school zones.
Automotive company expanding in Greenville County
PIEDMONT, S.C. (AP) — An automotive parts manufacturer is hoping to create 80 new jobs as part of an expansion in Greenville County.
