SC tells Cherokee County jail it must fix problems
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina prison officials are giving the Cherokee County jail less than three months to develop a plan to correct several problems with overcrowding.
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Sumter Attorney Reprimanded for Padding Invoices
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A South Carolina attorney has been publicly reprimanded for asking a public defender agency to compensate him for more than 24 hours of work in one day. The state Supreme Court said Wednesday that Sumter attorney Charles Thomas Brooks III submitted nearly $62,000 in expenses to the South Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense for work representing various clients over more than two years.
New Health Care Benefits for Women Start Today
Wednesday, eight more preventative health benefits became free for women across the country as part of the Affordable Care Act passed by Congress in 2010.
SC State interim president mum on new VP names
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University's interim president has hired two new top officers, but hasn't released their names.
SC textile plant to close; 193 people to lose jobs
CALHOUN FALLS, S.C. (AP) — A Mohawk Industries textile plant in Calhoun Falls is closing, with its 193 workers losing their jobs.
Woman Charged in Investigation into Former Sheriff
A woman has been charged in an investigation of a former South Carolina sheriff now serving federal prison time for running a drug conspiracy.
Clerk Arrested for Stealing Lottery Tickets
A Lexington County woman is accused of cashing in more than $2,000 worth of stolen lottery tickets.
Kershaw Co. School Board Member Dies in Accident
A member of the Kershaw County School Board was killed in an accident.
State Fair Tickets On Sale
Can you smell cotton candy and elephant ears?
Fort Jackson Power Outage
Fort Jackson is operating on backup power due to a power outage at the Fort.
Horry County officials autopsy wrong body
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — The Horry County coroner says a mix-up lead to an autopsy being performed on the wrong body last month.
Man arrested in 2005 Camden shooting death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County sheriff's deputies have arrested a suspect in a shooting death in Camden.
DUI checkpoints paying off at beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A coalition of law enforcement and community leaders is getting drunken drivers off the roads in the Grand Strand and educating young people about the dangers of underage drinking.
Squabble over Jasper economic development
RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) — Just who is in charge of economic development in Jasper County is the center of a squabble between the county and a local development alliance.
Consumer Recalls: Michelin and Hyundai
Drivers we have some important recalls that could affect your car and your tires.
Good Morning Columbia turns one-year old
The Good Morning Columbia team celebrates its one-year anniversary Wednesday. The show team compiled a montage to look back at some of the show's best moments.
SC State plans to phase out nursing program
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University plans to close one of its three nursing degree programs but will allow some of those already in the program to finish.
APNewsBreak: Ex-SC sheriff loses drug case appeal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina sheriff has lost an appeal challenging his conviction in a drug conspiracy case.
4 arrested in death of teen outside Charleston bar
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Police have arrested four people in the shooting death of a 17-year-old outside a Charleston nightclub.
Arrest made in 40-year-old Greenville homicide
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Greenville County deputies say they have made an arrest in a beating death nearly 40 years ago.
