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House panel OKs online voter registration bill

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina residents would be able to register to vote online under a bill advanced by a House panel.

Democrats ask Haley to waive confidentiality

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democrats are calling on South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley to make public any ethics complaint that may be filed against her in a legislative committee.

Tax-cutting bills head to House floor

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House budget-writing committee has advanced bills that cut personal income taxes and what small businesses pay on their profits in South Carolina.

Bojangles' honors the Midlands best teachers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Bojangles' restaurants are honoring the Midlands best teachers with a reception.

Columbia Residents Get Different View of City Council Candidates

Here's a fun-filled glimpse at the personalities of those running for local office.

Firefighters Armed with Boots

Taking their feet to the streets, the Columbia-Richland Fire Department will be collecting donations for the annual MDA boot drive.

Prorgam Aimed at Kicking Bullying

A week long program is giving local youth the chance to express their concerns about bullying and find new ways to handle the harassment.

Bill says temp substitutes can't get unemployment

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has approved a bill barring contracted substitute teachers from receiving unemployment benefits during school breaks.

Woman gets 50 years in SC dismemberment case

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A woman has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for her role in the dismemberment of another woman.

House panel OKs gold, silver as legal tender

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill that would allow South Carolina residents to use gold and silver coins as currency has advanced.

Gamecock Fans React to Frank Martin Hiring

Gamecock fans are excited about the most recent hire, Frank Martin as the new Head Coach of South Carolina Men's Basketball.

Representative Wants Convicted Predators Moved

Richland County Representative Joe McEachern, wants the 44 convicted violent sex offenders housed in the old Crafts-Farrow State Hopsital moved, because it's within miles of where children play.

Democrats call on Governor to make complaints Public

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Democrats are calling on South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley to make public any ethics complaint that may be filed against her in a legislative committee.

Bill Says Temp Substitutes Can't Get Unemployment

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina House has approved a bill barring contracted substitute teachers from receiving unemployment benefits during school breaks.

SC tobacco-growing town weighs smoking ban

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — One of South Carolina's historic tobacco-growing communities is considering a smoking ban.

North Charleston celebrates birthday with concert

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's third-largest city is celebrating its 40th birthday with a concert by Earth, Wind and Fire, a band that was cranking out hits when the city was incorporated.

Sheriff: 2 charged in 2008 Greenwood killing

GREENWOOD, S.C. (AP) — A man from Cross Hill and a Greenwood woman have been charged with murder in the 2008 shooting death of Ernest Glenn Taylor of Greenwood.