Texting and Driving
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A bill banning drivers from texting or reading electronic messages on South Carolina's roadways has received key approval in the House.
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Stolen Pit Bulls 'Ready' for Adoption
Nearly a month after several pit bulls were stolen from a Columbia animal shelter and transported to Bamberg County to be placed in a dog training compound, the dogs return to Columbia and shelter officials claim many of them are ready to be adopted.
State Trooper Hurt in I-20 Wreck Near Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a state trooper was injured after his patrol car was rear-ended as he tried to stop another car from speeding near Columbia. Richland County deputies said the wreck happened on I-20 near Interstate 77 around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Spartanburg park reopens after coyote threat
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Spartanburg County officials are preparing to reopen a park that was closed last week because of concerns about coyotes.
Mount Pleasant police major quits after DUI charge
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — The second-ranking police officer in Mount Pleasant has resigned after his arrest on charges of drunken driving last weekend.
Warm weather has SC alligators awakening early
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — This year's warmer-than-normal winter has alligators in the Lowcountry awakening earlier from their winter hibernation.
Electric bus maker to hire 900 fewer workers
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A company that makes electric buses in Greenville plans to hire 900 fewer workers than originally planned.
Judge's SUV taken in Anderson; found in Newberry
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — Police say a judge's sports utility vehicle has been recovered in Newberry County after a 90-mile chase.
Myrtle Beach authorities find electrocuted body
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Horry County officials are trying to determine the identity of a person found apparently electrocuted after Myrtle Beach firefighters responded to a blaze.
Former SC coach, teacher facing 22 abuse counts
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A former coach and teacher has been indicted on 22 felony counts of molesting boys in the Charleston area.
SC House committee advances private school choice
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A measure offsetting parents' cost of private school tuition and homeschool expenses is moving to the House floor.
Worker killed after getting caught in machine
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A 48-year-old worker has died after he got caught in a machine at a Berkeley County asphalt plant.
SC Ways and Means panel advances pension reform
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill meant to shore up South Carolina's pension system for roughly 220,000 public workers is heading to the House floor.
Here is the latest South Carolina sports news from The Associated Press
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Bethune-Cookman scored a 62-53 win over South Carolina State last night in the opening round of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament. Khalif Toombs led 13th-seeded South Carolina State (5-26) with 13 points, while both Presano Bell and Brandon Riley chipped in 12 apiece. The Bulldogs closed their season on an eight-game losing skid.
NRA president scheduled to speak at The Citadel
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The president of the National Rifle Association is scheduled to speak at The Citadel.
Preventable Fires
The Columbia fire department says they're seeing a disturbing trend of preventable fires throughout the area. It's what's sparking them, that now has them sending a warning to local residents.
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As spring quickly approaches, that means more people will be spending time outside - including at South Carolina ball fields.
Man's leg freed after 2 hours stuck in machine
EFFINGHAM, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man has been freed after spending two hours with his leg trapped in a machine at a Florence County lumber yard.
Longest-serving SC senator not seeking re-election
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's longest-serving senator is retiring.
Teacher Sex Charge
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) _ A teaching assistant from Cayce has been charged with having sex with one of his students while in Mount Pleasant for the Special Olympics.
