911 calls: Aiken suspect was armed with cop's gun
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The man suspected of slaying a South Carolina police officer was armed with her gun as he led authorities on a car chase that exceeded speeds of 110 mph.
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Fans React to USC Women's Basketball Success
With the USC Women's Basketball team headed to the Sweet Sixteen for only the third time in school history, fans are excited.
Lawsuit Against Governor Dismissed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A judge has dismissed a complaint accusing South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley of breaking ethics laws while a member of the state House.
SC House Member Resigns Amid Investigation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Rep. Thad Viers has resigned amid accusations that he harassed an ex-girlfriend. Viers said Wednesday he is resigning effective immediately as prosecutors seek an indictment against him. The 34-year-old Myrtle Beach Republican says he must focus all of his effort on his defense.
French manufacturer Nexans creating 200 SC jobs
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The international cable manufacturing company, Nexans, plans to spend $85 million to build a new high voltage cable plant in South Carolina, creating as many as 200 jobs.
SC panel approves tax break for rebuilding sites
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina House panel is backing tax breaks to spur renovations of blighted areas.
Mayor: Myrtle Beach economy on rise
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Myrtle Beach Mayor John Rhodes says the city's economy is improving and the resort has emerged from the Great Recession in good shape.
APNewsBreak: Lawsuit against Haley dismissed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge has dismissed a complaint accusing South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley of breaking ethics laws while a member of the state House.
SC House member resigns amid investigation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Rep. Thad Viers has resigned amid accusations that he harassed an ex-girlfriend.
SC would elect insurance director under new bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A legislative panel has given initial approval to a bill to make the director of state insurance agency an elected position.
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.
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.
