SC lawmaker holds hearing on sex offender housing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Richland County lawmaker is holding a hearing on the concerns about where 40 sex offenders are living.
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Oprah Winfrey interviews SC mom who killed kids
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Talk show host Oprah Winfrey has conducted a jailhouse interview with a South Carolina mother who has admitted suffocating her two sons.
Ex-Charleston star says life is more than the NBA
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Former College of Charleston standout Jermel President was once like kids across the nation, watching the NCAA tournament and dreaming of an NBA career.
SC man mistaken for 'Johnny' beaten, stabbed
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Myrtle Beach police say attackers may have targeted the wrong man for a beating, stabbing and robbery.
Bob Jones University claims Bruin as sports mascot
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Bob Jones University's plans to launch an intercollegiate sports program are taking a new step by identifying the mascot for its teams.
SC developers see effect of real estate tax change
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina property developers say they're increasing construction activity thanks to a tax break that critics say will take more money away from local governments and schools.
SC church service disrupted by shotgun-toting man
BOILING SPRINGS, S.C (AP) — South Carolina deputies say a shotgun-toting man kicked in a church door, then disarmed by congregants who saw the armed man coming.
Pollen could still cover Midlands, even after Rain
Spring is still more than a week away, but Pollen has already started to cover the Midlands.
DNR chairwoman steps down, but will stay on board
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chairwoman of the board that oversees the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is stepping down.
Man gets 30-year maximum for shooting officer
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A man who allegedly shot a Spartanburg police officer as several policemen tried to arrest him has been sentenced to the maximum of 30 years in prison.
Oprah Winfrey interviews SC mom who killed kids
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Talk show host Oprah Winfrey has come to South Carolina for a jailhouse interview with a mother who admitted suffocating her two children.
Claims on eliminating corporate taxes questioned
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley insists that South Carolina's corporate income tax must be eliminated to help lure jobs to the state.
Runaway SUV pins mom against home, killing her
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 24-year-old mother of five has been killed after she tried to stop a runaway SUV.
2 men missing from boat on lake near Hartsville
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Crews are searching for a second day for two men missing in a Darlington County lake.
Rallies in Greenville, Columbia for slain Fla teen
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hundreds of people have turned out for rallies in Greenville and Columbia to call for justice in the killing of a 17-year-old man in Florida.
Murder suspect killed outside of Lancaster club
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) — The Lancaster County Sheriff says he is frustrated that no one is coming forward with information about who killed a man who was out on bail for a murder charge.
SC ports approve contract for new terminal work
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina State Ports Authority has approved additional work on a $525 million container terminal at the old Charleston Naval Base.
SC Gov. Haley stumps for Romney in Pa.
CAMP HILL, Pa. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is making the case for Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney in Pennsylvania, telling a gathering of conservatives that Romney has her support because he's a Washington, D.C., outsider and has been tested in the private sector.
SC prison lawyer: Group hasn't met burden of proof
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An attorney for South Carolina's prison system says claims the agency has been mistreating mentally ill inmates are baseless.
Woman admits taking $700,000 from Columbia doctors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a 43-year-old Blythewood woman has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $700,000 from a group of doctors who trusted her to keep their books.
