South Carolina Associated Press 2011 broadcast contest winners.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Winners of the 2011 South Carolina Associated Press Broadcasters Contest to be honored March 31:
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Rain helps SC's parched northeastern coast
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The almost 3 inches of rain that fell over the weekend in South Carolina's dry northeastern corner has helped but the area remains about 2 inches below normal rainfall for the year.
Bill Would Create SC Day of Prayer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina senators will consider creating a State Day of Prayer to coincide with the national one. A bill designating the first Thursday in May is up for debate this week by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Police Chief Defends Decision to Fire Officers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott fired one top investigation official and accepted the retirement of another, after it was revealed it took officers 10 days to find the body of missing, high-profile lobbyist and CEO, Tom Sponseller, who reportedly killed himself in the parking garage of his office building and left a suicide note in his desk.
Lee County magistrate charged with DUI
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A Lee County magistrate has been charged with drunken driving following a weekend wreck.
Team finds body of missing SC boater
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charleston County authorities say they have recovered the body of a missing boater in the Stono River.
Tornado Drills, Tried and True Method
Midlands schools join others statewide for Severe Weather Awareness Week to be reminded of and prepare for severe storms, tornadoes and flash floods, which are significant hazards in South Carolina.
Mount Pleasant police major charged with DUI
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — The second-ranking police officer in Mount Pleasant has been charged with driving under the influence after wrecking his personal vehicle.
Clemson hosting program on minority education
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Leaders in higher education are coming to Clemson University to discuss achievement for minority students.
Man dies while installing industrial tire in Ala.
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say a man is dead after the industrial tire he was installing at a Decatur service center exploded.
SC House GOP to propose tax reform package
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — House Republicans are introducing a package of bills that would eliminate most sales tax exemptions, streamline individual income taxes, and cut business taxes in South Carolina.
SC law hides hefty pension payments from public
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — More than 170 people get pensions over $100,000 in South Carolina. But a state law prevents citizens from knowing who is living well off taxpayer money in their retirement.
New 7th district in SC means 60 new board members
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's new seventh congressional district doesn't just mean a new person from the state in the U.S. House. It also means dozens of state boards will get a new member.
Many SC agencies don't file racial profiling data
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Less than half of South Carolina's nearly 300 police agencies are fully complying with a law requiring them to report the race of drivers during traffic stops.
Severe weather awareness week begins in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State officials hope that a week of awareness about severe weather will help South Carolinians be prepared if a big storm hits.
SC Guard unveils retired Maj. Gen. Spears portrait
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Army and Air National Guard is honoring former its adjutant general, retired Maj. Gen. Stanhope Spears, with an oil portrait.
SC students visiting UK to study soccer economics
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Some College of Charleston students are spending their spring break in the United Kingdom learning about the business of professional soccer.
Plan to preserve sea island culture comes together
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A plan to preserve the sea island culture of slave descendants along the Southeast coast is nearing completion after years of work. The management plan for the Gullah-Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor is expected to go out for public comment next month and receive final approval by year.
Bishop England girls win Class 2A title
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Bishop England capped an undefeated season with a 43-41 comeback victory over Columbia to win South Carolina's Class 2A girls championship Saturday.
North Charleston holds to win Class 2A boys title
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Jamal Baldwin and Anthony Williams scored 15 points each and North Charleston survived a frantic rally to win the South Carolina boys Class 2A state championship with a 49-48 victory over Newberry Saturday at the Colonial Life Arena.
