20 indicted for misuse of Social Security numbers
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A federal grand jury has indicted 20 Lowcountry residents on charges of misusing Social Security numbers and providing false employment information.
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Goose Creek couple charged in child's asthma death
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A Goose Creek couple has been arrested and accused of not doing enough to prevent the asthma death of the woman's daughter.
Upper Chattooga River open to boaters on Friday
LONG CREEK, S.C. (AP) — The upper sections of the Chattooga River will be open to boaters beginning Friday.
Bojangles to sponsor Southern 500 at Darlington
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Get ready for the Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
NASA to launch 5 rockets to study jet stream
ATLANTIC, Va. (AP) — East Coast skywatchers may be able to watch the effects of NASA's rapid firing of five rockets early Thursday, an experiment to learn more about the jet stream's current at the edge of space.
Former SLED Chief Lloyd bills SC State $25,000
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State owes the state's former top cop around $25,000 as he helps conduct an internal investigation at the school.
Police check possible links in 2 Upstate homicides
WALHALLA, S.C. (AP) — Investigators are checking evidence to see if an unsolved Oconee County homicide nearly three years ago is related to a shooting death in Greenville County.
USC talk on Civil War diarist Mary Boykin Chesnut
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A descendant of Civil War diarist Mary Boykin Chesnut is speaking at a symposium at the University of South Carolina.
Juilliard musicians visiting Allendale school
ALLENDALE, S.C. (AP) — Musicians from one of the nation's top performing arts schools are visiting with students in South Carolina.
SC poet, 2011 National Book winner speaks at USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina poet and National Book Award winner Nikky Finney is lecturing on the art of writing at the University of South Carolina.
Wounded vets compete in SC for Army archery team
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — More than a dozen wounded Army veterans from across the United States are competing for slots on the Army's archery team in advance of the 2012 Warrior Games.
The Push to File Taxes Electronically
If you haven't filed your taxes yet, you're in luck. The State Department of Revenue is encouraging last minuet filers to enter their taxes electronically.
Former SLED Chief Lloyd Bills SC State $25,000
South Carolina State owes the state's former top cop around $25,000 as he helps conduct an internal investigation at the school.
SC House gives key approval to budget plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has unanimously approved a $6.5 billion state spending plan that gives most employees a 2 percent raise, boosts state law enforcement and provides health coverage to more children.
SC House Democrats try to give employees a bonus
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Efforts by House Democrats to give South Carolina's public employees a one-time bonus in November have failed.
SC Gov. Haley updates records policy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is announcing a new policy spelling out what records her office must maintain.
Sunshine Week Rally
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Sunshine Week in South Carolina is being celebrated with a rally at the Statehouse supporting the Freedom of Information Act.
SC House Democrats Try to Give Employees a Bonus
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Democrats are trying to give state employees a one-time bonus in November, saying legislators need to recognize their service. The bonus would be in addition to the 2 percent raises called for in the Ways and Means' budget plan.
Jr. Sportscasters Broadcast Cocky's Dramatic Home Run
Cocky Jr. Sportscaster Contest winners Avery Williams and Madison Alexander helped out the ABC Columbia news team Wednesday by calling the dramatic conclusion of the Wiffle Ball World Series. Tim Hill has the story from the Wednesday ABC Columbia News at Six.
SC officials confirm body is missing PA man
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina officials have confirmed a body found earlier this week is that of a Pennsylvania man who had been missing for several weeks.
