Police: $700,000 in insurance for 4 slain in SC
PICKENS, S.C. (AP) — A Pickens County detective says a woman charged with killing four members of her family had $700,000 worth of life insurance policies taken out on the victims.
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Lowcountry students make stops on history trail
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Dozens of middle school students from the South Carolina Lowcountry can learn about the Civil War as part of a celebration on the James Island History trail.
SCE&G workers distributing 850 holiday baskets
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. workers are distributing hundreds of holiday baskets to needy families in the Lowcountry.
Lexington police: Women stole gifts for needy kids
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington police say two women stole presents a motel was collecting for needy children.
Environmental groups make deal with Duke, Progress
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Environmental groups have reached an agreement with Duke Energy and Progress Energy over their proposed merger.
SC legislators give initial OK to pension reform
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A legislative panel has initially approved a plan to fix South Carolina's pension system.
Supreme Court sides with Columbia in housing suit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court has unanimously upheld a Columbia ordnance that limits houses to just three unrelated people.
Supreme Court Sides With Columbia in Housing Suit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Supreme Court has unanimously upheld a Columbia ordnance that limits houses to just three unrelated people. Peggy McMaster, wife of former state Attorney General Henry McMaster, took the issue to the high court after she was issued a zoning violation when city officials found four unrelated University of South Carolina students living in a single-family home.
Catholic diocese in SC updates abuse policy
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston has signed an updated policy for dealing with allegations of church personnel abusing children.
SC State finishes 1st building at center
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University has finished the first building at its transportation research center after years of delay.
SC DMV offices to close 1 hour a week for training
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (AP) — Early birds looking to run errands at the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles may want to cross Wednesday morning off their calendars.
$200,000 Lottery Ticket Sold in Wedgefield
You could be $200,000 richer and not even know it.
Pedestrian Killed in I-26 Accident
The Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified the person killed in a fatal accident Saturday morning.
Transportation Center Progress at SC State
South Carolina State University has finished the first building at its transportation research center after years of delay.
Lawmakers Approve Pension Reform Rough Draft
A legislative panel has initially approved a plan to fix South Carolina's pension system.
Midlands Military to Receive Holiday Mail
Local Red Cross volunteers sort holiday cards for U.S. Military members, veterans and families.
Beaufort County lighting Christmas tree
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — Folks are ringing in the season in Beaufort County.
Former NBC anchor Tom Brokaw addresses USC grads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw is speaking to graduates at the University of South Carolina's winter commencement.
Man shot to death in Gaffney field
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) — Gaffney police are investigating the shooting death of a man found in a field.
Charleston to pay outsourced custodians $53K
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charleston County schools plan to pay 57 former custodial workers a total of $53,000.
