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.
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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.
French manufacturer Nexans creating 200 SC jobs
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The international cable manufacturing company, Nexans, plans to spend $85 million to build a new high voltage cable plant in South Carolina, creating as many as 200 jobs.
SC panel approves tax break for rebuilding sites
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina House panel is backing tax breaks to spur renovations of blighted areas.
Mayor: Myrtle Beach economy on rise
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Myrtle Beach Mayor John Rhodes says the city's economy is improving and the resort has emerged from the Great Recession in good shape.
APNewsBreak: Lawsuit against Haley 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.
SC would elect insurance director under new bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A legislative panel has given initial approval to a bill to make the director of state insurance agency an elected position.
SC bill allows homeschoolers to play sports
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Home-schooled students in South Carolina could play sports at their local public school under a measure advanced by a Senate panel.
Man sentenced to 7 years in $2.5M fraud case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man has been sentenced to seven years in prison on federal charges that he defrauded church workers out of $2.5 million in health insurance premiums.
SC bill would require desist orders to be posted
EASLEY, S.C. (AP) — A new bill introduced after an alleged multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme in Anderson County would require that all cease and desist orders be made public.
