South Carolina's week of legislative action
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The fourth week of the legislative session:
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A Look at South Carolina's Many License Plates
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A new South Carolina license plate advocating equality for gay residents will be available Monday at Department of Motor Vehicles offices statewide. A look at the state's many license plates.
Is Black History Month Still Relevant?
In its 36th year of observance in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, Black History Month is underway. But, is it relevant or even necessary in 2012?
SC State Considers Budget Cuts
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina State University is considering budget cuts to make up for an estimated shortfall of almost $4 million.
SC tourism targets SEC, ACC fans
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Consider them South Carolina's newest tourist attractions - linebackers in Carolina garnet and wide receivers in Clemson orange.
Area evacuated as SC police probe meth materials
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A shopping center and nearby roads on the Grand Strand were evacuated for several hours after authorities checked out a car carrying chemicals used for making methamphetamines.
7-year-old Liberty girl killed riding scooter
LIBERTY, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 7-year-old girl riding a scooter has been struck and killed by a car in Liberty.
SC Tourism Targets SEC and ACC Fans
Consider them South Carolina's newest tourist attractions - linebackers in Carolina garnet and wide receivers in Clemson orange. Last fall for the first time the state's tourism agency targeted promotional messages to ACC and SEC fans in nearby states.
Investigators Arrest Suspect in Salty Nut Cafe Fire
Columbia Fire Department investigators say they have arrested a man for intentionally setting a fire at the Salty Nut Cafe in Five Points.
Recalled birth control pills prescribed in Columbia
The fallout continues today from a voluntary recall issued by Pfizer over a contraceptive packaging mistake.
Suspended Drivers' Licenses to be Cleared
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announces the upcoming Driver Suspension Eligibility Week for drivers with certain license suspensions, which means your spotted driving record could be wiped clean.
South Carolina State considers budget cuts
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University is considering budget cuts to make up for an estimated shortfall of almost $4 million.
Wing of Seneca nursing home closed by virus
SENECA, S.C. (AP) — State health officials are investigating a suspected outbreak of the norovirus at a hospital-owned nursing home in Seneca.
Civilian reserve police officer killed in wreck
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Authorities say a civilian reserve officer for the Waynesboro Police Department has been killed in a collision with a logging truck.
Clemson plans 1,400 student apartment complex
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson University is building an apartment village that will house up to 1,400 students when it opens in three years.
Man dies in mobile home fire in Cayce
CAYCE, S.C. (AP) — A Cayce man has died in a fire at his mobile home.
ETV station serving Lowcountry closes local studio
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Educational Television has closed its Beaufort studio because of budget cuts.
SC DOT secretary: Commission micromanages
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's transportation secretary says he's OK with having two bosses but he wants one of them to stop micromanaging the agency.
SC leaders, wife of VA chief meet on military kids
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The wife of the head of the Veterans Affairs Administration is praising South Carolina's community leaders and state school system for their efforts to support children in military families.
SC governor signs bill on inspector general
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a bill that sets up the office of the state inspector general to investigate allegations of fraud, waste and abuse in state government.
