SC senators advance choice for DHEC director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The leader of South Carolina's labor agency is a step closer to taking the helm of the state's public health and environmental control agency.
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SC Senate panel: Stay in school to get license
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Senate panel has approved a bill that requires high school students to stay in school in order to get and keep a driver's license.
South Carolina Democrats accuse Zais of truancy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Several Democratic senators are accusing state Superintendent Mick Zais of truancy in what the Republican schools chief calls a blatant partisan attack.
SC governor to help raise money for McCrory in NC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina governor candidate Pat McCrory is getting more help raising money from a sitting Republican governor, Nikki Haley of South Carolina.
Chinese-based candy maker opens factory in Sumter
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — China-based candy manufacturer Au'some is opening its newest manufacturing plant in Sumter.
Black vets highlight SC Black History Month event
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — A forum on the accomplishments and struggles of black veterans is scheduled for the USS Yorktown as part of Black History Month.
SC homeless students to get backpacks, supplies
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The national charity Feed The Children is distributing 1,900 backpacks and supplies to homeless school children from South Carolina.
Fire Safety Tips When It Comes to Heating Your Home
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department wants to make sure you don't become a statistic.
Haley announces job training initiative
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is announcing a partnership with a company that does college admission tests to match unemployed workers with the businesses who need them.
Developers: Casino would mean jobs, draw millions
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Developers say a proposed casino and resort near Hardeeville would create 4,700 jobs statewide and draw millions of visitors a year.
Furman Adds Lacrosse
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Furman is adding men's and women's lacrosse to its roster of sports.
Haley Announces Job Training Initiative
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Gov. Nikki Haley is announcing a partnership with a company that does college admission tests to match unemployed workers with the businesses who need them.
Teen will not be tried as adult in Columbia attack
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Richland County Family Court judge has decided that a 15-year-old suspect in the June beating of another teen in Columbia will not be tried as an adult.
Wildfires burn 23 acres in Horry County
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Fire officials say two wildfires burned nearly two dozen acres in Horry County.
SC deputies say woman shoots husband attacking son
INMAN, S.C. (AP) — Spartanburg County sheriff's deputies say a woman shot and wounded her husband as he was attacking their son.
House panel draft no longer ties retirement to age
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Public workers would have to work two years longer, but they won't have to turn 62 to retire with full benefits under tweaks made to a House panel's draft for shoring up the state's pension system.
Immigration, election financing topics at SC forum
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Immigration and campaign financing are among the topics being discussed at a government forum at the Charleston School of Law.
SC House debating another anti-union measure
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House is poised to approve a bill Republicans say further strengthens the state's already tough anti-union law.
Hospital: Teen mom put cotton down baby's throat
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Officials at the Medical University of South Carolina say a 17-year-old mother was arrested after she stuffed cotton down her infant daughter's mouth, then called for help.
Maid finds woman's body in Charleston motel room
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A maid making her rounds at a Charleston motel has found a woman's body inside a room she was entering to clean.
