SC bill allows homeschoolers to play sports
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Home-schooled students in South Carolina could play sports at their local public school under a measure advanced by a Senate panel.
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Man sentenced to 7 years in $2.5M fraud case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man has been sentenced to seven years in prison on federal charges that he defrauded church workers out of $2.5 million in health insurance premiums.
SC bill would require desist orders to be posted
EASLEY, S.C. (AP) — A new bill introduced after an alleged multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme in Anderson County would require that all cease and desist orders be made public.
Identities of slain SC women released
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The names of two women found dead behind an abandoned mobile home in Orangeburg County have been released.
Pollen levels across Southeast near record levels
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The early spring means people will likely be sneezing more frequently and longer this year.
Beaufort mayor: City should buy commerce park
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — The mayor of Beaufort is suggesting the city buy a 170-acre business park foreclosed on last year.
Hilton Head Council OKs bridges at island entrance
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Some people say two flyover bridges at the entrance to Hilton Head Island will be an eyesore. But others say they are needed for hurricane evacuation and to smooth the flow of traffic.
SC panel approves bills on business property taxes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — House panels have approved measures cutting South Carolina's tax rate on manufacturing and commercial property and increasing some residents' personal income taxes.
SC ponders turning buses over to school districts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The primary sponsor of a bill that would turn the state-run school bus system over to local districts told a House panel he wants to give opponents time to review his amendments to the measure before bringing it up for a vote.
Man wanted in SC slayings wrecked car in Louisiana
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Orangeburg County deputies say a man wanted for killing two women was involved in a wreck in Louisiana while driving the car of one of the victims.
Atlantic Beach mayor guilty of traffic charge
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A North Myrtle Beach jury has found Atlantic Beach Mayor Retha Pierce guilty of a traffic violation.
11 SC students competing for televised performance
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Eleven school children from around South Carolina are competing for a chance to perform on television.
Cato Institute fellow speaking at The Citadel
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A senior fellow from the Cato Institute is talking about economics at The Citadel.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist to speak at USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist is speaking at the University of South Carolina on investigating business and government.
Man Wanted in SC Slayings Wrecked Car in Louisiana
Orangeburg County deputies say a man wanted for killing two women was involved in a wreck in Louisiana while driving the car of one of the victims.
Clock is Ticking on USC Class Schedule
USC officials say they're shifting all first classes from 8am to 8:30 in the morning by the fall of 2013.
Denver Zoo euthanizes polar bear in failing health
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Zoo is mourning the death of its 25-year-old female polar bear, Soosha.
SC Panel Defeats Bill to Cut Business Property Tax
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A House panel has voted down a bill cutting South Carolina's tax rate on manufacturing property. The measure is part of a tax reform package introduced last week by the House Republican Caucus.
Preventing Colon Cancer
Colon Cancer is highly preventable, but too many are not taking the steps to avoid it. Learn more about the importance of colonoscopies and how you can prevent Colon Cancer in this visit to the Corner of Main and Gervais!
Okra Strut 'Home' to Cost $1 Million
After years of contention and friction over the future of the Irmo's Annual Okra Strut, town leaders could purchase a new home for the festival for a $1 million price tag.
