SC immigration law exempts farmworkers, nannies
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A loophole in South Carolina's immigration law exempts farmworkers and private maids and nannies from a mandatory immigration status check.
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Joint Base Charleston holds anti-terror exercise
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — An anti-terrorism exercise is being held this week at Joint Base Charleston.
Report: SC improves its high school dropout rates
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A report by a national think tank has found South Carolina's high school graduation rates have sharply increased since 2002.
Spartanburg may close city pool, rec center
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Spartanburg plans a public meeting to discuss whether the city should close its indoor swimming pool and a community center.
Hall new commander for Shaw AFB 20th Fighter Wing
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AP) — The Air Force's largest F-16 combat fighter wing is getting a new commander at South Carolina's Shaw Air Force Base.
SC Guard agribusiness team heads to Afghanistan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Army National Guard agricultural development team is heading for training and a year's deployment in Afghanistan.
For a century, underground railroad ran south
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Most people are familiar with the Underground Railroad that enabled escaped slaves find freedom in the North before the Civil War.
Marsh Tacky races on tap on Hilton Head Island
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — The annual marsh tacky horse races are being held on the beach at Hilton Head Island.
Lawsuit: Security lax at SC's Lake Murray dam
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former security guard has filed a lawsuit alleging that there are lapses in security surrounding SCANA's hydroelectric plant at the Lake Murray dam.
Paper: Police warned Citadel of questionable act
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Police warned The Citadel more than a decade ago about questionable behavior involving counselors and campers at the school's Charleston campus.
Ex-Spartanburg parks director hired by Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man fired as parks director for the city of Spartanburg has been hired to do the same job in Columbia.
South Carolina Press Association elects new leader
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Susan Rowell, publisher of The Lancaster News, has been elected president of the South Carolina Press Association.
Bluffton school works to eradicate lice oubreak
BLUFFTON, S.C. (AP) — A Bluffton elementary school has called in a team of nurses to help eradicate an outbreak of lice among students.
Deadly fungus puts SC giant oak trees in danger
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Majestic giant oak trees that have stood in South Carolina for generations are dying off at an alarming rate, thanks to stingy rainfall and a persistent fungus.
SC residents' lawsuit claims water made them sick
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — A group of Anderson residents have filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against the regional water system, claiming they became seriously ill because of safety lapses.
Keel refocuses SLED on helping local law agencies
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Mark Keel says he hopes a new state budget with more money for more officers will help return South Carolina's top police agency to its originally intended role: supporting local law enforcement.
SC coastal park holds wildlife and history day
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina state park is marking St. Patrick's Day with a celebration of raptors and reptiles.
Candidates begin filing for 2012 races
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Candidates are beginning to file to run for the South Carolina Legislature and Congress, including the new 7th District along the coast.
Jet stream study rocket launch rescheduled again
ATLANTIC, Va. (AP) — A planned launch of five rockets from coastal Virginia that's aimed at learning more about the upper level jet stream has been rescheduled again.
South Carolina State names acting president
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University has named an acting president until the school can choose an interim president.
