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.
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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.
SC school: Virus to blame for inappropriate images
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — The Diocese of Charleston says a computer virus caused inappropriate images to appear on a screen in a sixth-grade classroom at a Mount Pleasant Catholic school.
TV's 'Judge Hatchett' coming to SC State event
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A television judge is helping South Carolina State University celebrate its 116th birthday.
Dispute over North Myrtle canals goes to court
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A dispute over who owns the canals in North Myrtle Beach is headed to the state Supreme Court.
Great Falls wins record 10th Class A boys title
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Great Falls won its record 10th Class A South Carolina basketball championship with 79-61 victory over Johnsonville on Saturday at the Colonial Life Arena.
Tornado confirmed in Richland County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in Richland County, where it knocked down trees and branches.
