Bill gives option of free cervical cancer vaccine
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has approved a bill providing students a free vaccine that prevents a sexually transmitted, cancer-causing virus, if their parents choose to pursue it.
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Ex-SC Hospitality worker pleads guilty
A former South Carolina Hospitality Association employee has pleaded guilty to embezzling about $500,000 from the group. And in court prosecutors reveal they found photos "sexual in nature" on her former supervisors computer.
SC House Approves Cancer Screening, Treatment Bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina House has approved a bill directing $2.5 million in state cigarette tax collections toward cancer screening. The House voted Wednesday to send the measure to the Senate, following a 98-0 vote on Tuesday.
State's Fallen Soldiers' Families Honored
Republican Senator Jake Knotts treated the families of South Carolina soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice to an afternoon of lunch, thanks and recognition for the seventh straight year.
Police say abused child still too weak for surgery
This video is no longer available. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- 24 year old Catherine Ammons and 27 year old James Watson remain behind bars tonight accused of severely injuring Ammons' daughter. Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says Ammons used fear…
Cancer Screening
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina House has approved a bill directing $2.5 million in state cigarette tax collections toward cancer screening.
Drought worsens in some areas of SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Another county in South Carolina is now designated as being in a severe drought.
Ex-SC Hospitality worker pleads guilty
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina Hospitality Association employee has pleaded guilty to embezzling about $500,000 from the group and prosecutors said had a sexual relationship with the director who killed himself.
Ex-SC Hospitality worker pleads guilty
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former South Carolina Hospitality Association employee has pleaded guilty to embezzling about $500,000 from the group and prosecutors said had a sexual relationship with the director who killed himself.
Kershaw Co. Man Accused of Shooting, Killing Brother
In Kershaw County deputies say a night of drinking and drug use lead to a man killing his own brother.
Police Seek Car in Connection with N. Main St. Murder
Columbia Police say they have identified a car that may have been used in a deadly shooting.
Lawmakers Debate Eliminating Sales Tax Exemptions
The South Carolina House is debating a bill that eliminates two dozen sales tax exemptions worth less than $13 million.
Two SC State University Trustees Resign
Two trustees have resigned from the board at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg.
Smiley, West visiting SC to promote new book
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Cornel West and Tavis Smiley are visiting South Carolina to discuss their book on poverty.
Annual ceremony to honor SC fallen soldiers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators plan to honor eight military service members who died last year while deployed overseas.
Atlantic Beach may expand motorcycle rally
ATLANTIC BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Officials in Atlantic Beach have decided to extend their annual BikeFest motorcycle rally by a week next month.
James Island residents vote to create town
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Residents of James Island have again voted to incorporate as a town.
2 homes destroyed, others damaged on Dewees Island
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (AP) — Two homes have been destroyed and several others damaged on Dewees (DAH-wees) Island northeast of Charleston.
SC monitors damage to bridge in North Myrtle Beach
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Transportation engineers are taking a wait and see attitude before deciding on permanent repairs to a 3-year-old expressway in North Myrtle Beach.
2 SC State trustees resign amid school's issues
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Two trustees have resigned from the board at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg.
