Fatal Dog Attack
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Court of Appeals has overturned the conviction and five-year prison sentence of a Dillon County man whose dogs attacked and killed a 10-year-old boy.
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Senate Close to Passing Government Restructuring
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Senate is close to wrapping up work on a bill that would eliminate the agency that handles much of the state's bureaucracy and put much of its duties under the governor's control.
New destroyer being named for Charleston native
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A new Navy destroyer is being named in honor of a Charleston native who won the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War.
SC senators vote not to bump treasurer from panel
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis will continue to sit on a commission that oversees the $26 billion investment fund for public workers' pensions after senators voted against removing him.
Truck driver, 7 students hurt in school bus wreck
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say one person has been seriously injured and several students taken to the hospital after a morning drunken driving wreck involving a school bus in Greenville County.
Cops: Saluda County guards gave inmates Big Macs
SALUDA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say two former guards at the Saluda County jail have been arrested after they gave prescription drugs and bought fast food for inmates.
Columbia may not be so healthy for women
Columbia ranks 84 among the 100 most populated cities for healthiness.
SC senators consider 'light bulb freedom' bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An environmental group wants South Carolina senators to reject a bill meant to trump federal energy standards for light bulbs.
Man charged with firing at Pickens County deputies
EASLEY, S.C. (AP) — Pickens County sheriff's deputies say a 39-year-old man fired a semi-automatic rifle at two officers, shattering the windows of a patrol car.
SC budget advisers make no change to projections
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's budget advisers say their state revenue projections are holding up.
Driver killed in Colleton County traffic accident
WALTERBORO, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man has been killed in a car accident near Walterboro.
Darlington race backed by VFW, Sport Clips
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Darlington Raceway's Nationwide Series event will be sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and Sport Clips Haircuts.
More Voting Modifications Proposed in SC
Republican State Representative Alan Clemmons of Myrtle Beach is proposing restrictions on third party voter registration organizations like churches and other civic organizations; however, those who oppose the measure say it amounts to voter suppression tactics.
Forum focuses on people in coastal management
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Coastal management is about marine and natural sciences, but it's also about people.
Historian Burton Fulsom speaks at The Citadel
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Historian, columnist and author Burton Fulsom is speaking at The Citadel as part of a course exploring the evolution of the conservative movement.
Renowned sailors arriving in Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Two of the world's renowned sailors are arriving in Charleston with a racing yacht and their international crew.
3rd person arrested in Columbia dog thefts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A third person has been arrested in the theft of pit bulls from the Columbia Animal Shelter.
Dorchester school denies cover-up in sex case
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A private school in Dorchester County is denying allegations in lawsuits that the school covered up molestation allegations by one-time coach Louis ReVille.
Man gets 12 years for Charleston rifle death
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to a dozen years in prison after pleading guilty in the shooting death of a man in Charleston.
SC law enforcement details legislative priorities
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor is hosting a conversation about what he sees as top bills in this year's legislative session.
