SC bill would require drug tests for welfare
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Opponents of a bill requiring welfare applicants in South Carolina to pass a drug test say the costly proposal would violate the constitution.
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Okra Strut Finally Finds Home
Years of debate about where to hold Irmo's Annual Okra Strut have come to an end with the purchase of 14 acres to construct a new park that will house the decades-old festival.
Columbia's Water Ranks Second Best in the State
Columbia's water recently won top honors in a statewide taste test at the South Carolina Environmental Convention.
Voter ID Law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina voters represented by the American Civil Liberties Union have been granted permission to get involved in a lawsuit over the state's new voter ID law.
Cops: Tardy USC student leads police on chase
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a University of South Carolina student blamed being late for class as the reason she wouldn't get out of her car when stopped by police.
Sentencing Date Set for Shaquan Duley
A sentencing date has been set for a South Carolina mother who pleaded guilty to killing her two young sons, then staging a watery car crash scene.
Suspect Arrested in Fatal Orangeburg Shooting
Deputies in Orangeburg County have arrested a man in connection with shooting and killing a man Tuesday night.
Accused Internet Predator Arrested in Kershaw Co.
Kershaw County deputies have arrested a man they say drove from North Carolina to have sex with who he thought was a 14 year old girl.
Bill Banning Camping Advances at State House
South Carolina legislators are trying again to boot Occupy Columbia protesters from Statehouse grounds.
AG Wilson on Healthcare Act Panel
South Carolina's top prosecutor is in Washington this week to participate in a panel discussion about the Obama administration's health care overhaul.
AG Wilson to discuss health care overhaul
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor is in Washington this week to participate in a panel discussion about the Obama administration's health care overhaul.
11 more charges against former SC coach, teacher
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — More sex charges have been filed against a former coach and teacher in the Charleston area
Man seeks new trial in Fremont rape case
FREMONT, Neb. (AP) — The man who used a medical condition defense to combat a rape charge in Fremont has asked for a new trial.
Orangeburg Sheriff: Man held in shooting death
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — An Orangeburg resident has been found shot to death and sheriff's deputies have charged a man with attempted murder.
SC inmates charges with submitting fake tax claims
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two South Carolina prison inmates have been charged with filing more than $1 million in fake tax refund claims.
SC health agency adds 4 executives
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The new director of the Department of Health and Environmental Control is being criticized for adding four executives.
Anderson County man dies in brush fire
TOWNVILLE, S.C. (AP) — An Anderson County man has died while fighting a brush fire on his property.
Anderson County man dies in brush fire
TOWNVILLE, N.C. (AP) — An Anderson County man has died while fighting a brush fire on his property.
Police: Woman punches pregnant sister in stomach
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police say a woman punched her pregnant sister several times in the stomach during an argument, then hit a toddler in the parking lot of a Columbia apartment complex as she tried to get away.
SC House approves bill reforming pension system
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has approved a bill requiring all public employees to contribute more toward their retirement and new hires to work longer.
