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.
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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.
Convenience Store Robbery Caught on Camera
Richland County deputies are looking for two men they say broke into a convenience store early Saturday morning.
Police Hope Tattoo Will Help Catch Crook
Police in Lexington are hoping a tattoo will lead them to the arrest of a suspect in a recent armed robbery.
Mega Millions Drawing Tuesday
You're running out of time if you want a chance at Tuesday night's $363 million Mega Millions jackpot.
Bojangles' honors Pee Dee's best teachers
DILLON, S.C. (AP) — Bojangles' is inviting five teachers of the year from districts in the Pee Dee to a reception in their honor.
SC officials hope to move sex offenders by 2013.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State mental officials hope to move about 44 violent sex offenders from an old hospital near Columbia to a state prison early next year.
Man shot to death in Cowpens; no charges filed
COWPENS, S.C. (AP) — Spartanburg County sheriff's deputies are investigating the shooting death of a man in Cowpens.
Beaufort County weighs uses for federal courthouse
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — Beaufort County is considering moving some of its offices into the Beaufort Federal Courthouse now that the federal government is considering ending court operations there.
York County authorities seize 30 dogs
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — York County sheriff's deputies have seized at least 30 dogs while investigating a dog-fighting incident.
SC man sentenced to 10 years for taking $290k
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A Boiling Springs man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to taking more than $290,000 from his employer.
League of Women Voters was into SC voter ID suit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A second group wants participate in a legal challenge to South Carolina's voter identification law.
Charleston sets goal of losing 100,000 pounds
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charleston is telling its residents to lighten up.
