Man seeks new trial in Fremont rape case
FREMONT, Neb. (AP) — The man who used a medical condition defense to combat a rape charge in Fremont has asked for a new trial.
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Orangeburg Sheriff: Man held in shooting death
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — An Orangeburg resident has been found shot to death and sheriff's deputies have charged a man with attempted murder.
SC inmates charges with submitting fake tax claims
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two South Carolina prison inmates have been charged with filing more than $1 million in fake tax refund claims.
SC health agency adds 4 executives
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The new director of the Department of Health and Environmental Control is being criticized for adding four executives.
Anderson County man dies in brush fire
TOWNVILLE, S.C. (AP) — An Anderson County man has died while fighting a brush fire on his property.
Anderson County man dies in brush fire
TOWNVILLE, N.C. (AP) — An Anderson County man has died while fighting a brush fire on his property.
Police: Woman punches pregnant sister in stomach
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police say a woman punched her pregnant sister several times in the stomach during an argument, then hit a toddler in the parking lot of a Columbia apartment complex as she tried to get away.
SC House approves bill reforming pension system
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has approved a bill requiring all public employees to contribute more toward their retirement and new hires to work longer.
Occupy Columbia protesters return to Statehouse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Occupy Columbia protesters are back at the Statehouse with a tent as emergency regulations barring their around-the-clock presence expired.
Students in SC for regional robotics competition
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — More than 1,000 high school students from six states are facing off in North Charleston for a regional robotics competition.
Ex-Justice O'Connor to hear cases in Greenville
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor is in South Carolina this week presiding over several cases with the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Haley, USC's Pastides on hand for groundbreaking
CAYCE, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is taking part in a ceremony to break ground on a pharmaceuticals plant in Lexington County.
Occupy Columbia Protesters Return to State House
Occupy Columbia protesters are back at the Statehouse with a tent as emergency regulations barring their around-the-clock presence expired.
SC Senate approves bill detailing state spending
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate has approved a bill requiring South Carolina taxpayers to receive a detailed receipt of how their state taxes are spent.
South Carolina Senate approves charter school bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has approved a bill designed to boost the growth of charter schools statewide.
Police: Fake cop trying to cash bad checks in SC
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man posing as a police officer is trying to cash fake checks across Horry County.
911 calls: Aiken suspect was armed with cop's gun
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The man suspected of slaying a South Carolina police officer was armed with her gun as he led authorities on a car chase that exceeded speeds of 110 mph.
Fans React to USC Women's Basketball Success
With the USC Women's Basketball team headed to the Sweet Sixteen for only the third time in school history, fans are excited.
Lawsuit Against Governor Dismissed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A judge has dismissed a complaint accusing South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley of breaking ethics laws while a member of the state House.
SC House Member Resigns Amid Investigation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Rep. Thad Viers has resigned amid accusations that he harassed an ex-girlfriend. Viers said Wednesday he is resigning effective immediately as prosecutors seek an indictment against him. The 34-year-old Myrtle Beach Republican says he must focus all of his effort on his defense.
