SC Woman Gets 3 Years for Stealing $800K
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A 53-year-old woman who admitted she stole more than $800,000 from a small tool and die business in Greenville has been ordered to spend more than three years in prison.
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Lawmakers Back in Session, Voter ID Lawsuit Pending
Even before the sound of the bell, signaling the start of the 2012 General Assembly, Gov. Nikki Haley pushes forward to challenge the federal government's ruling that blocks a proposed voter ID law in South Carolina.
Reward Offered in Search for Missing Toddler
Tuesday, Columbia Police offered a $10,000 reward in the search for missing 18 month old, Amir Jennings.
Microchip Helps Locate Missing Girl.
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a microchip implanted in the family dog helped Aiken officers reunite a missing 3-year-old girl with her family.
SC unemployment agency toughening benefit rules
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's unemployment agency says a new policy will get tougher on people laid off from work for misconduct, but it may not be tough enough for legislators.
Perry sharpens dig on Romney business past
FORT MILL, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential hopeful Rick Perry is likening front-runner Mitt Romney's former private equity firm to "vultures" that ruin workers' lives.
Wounded Veteran Gets New Home, Without a Mortgage
Wounded Veteran gets keys to mortgage-free Columbia home.
Mother Recounts Daughter's Near Kidnapping
As Lexington County authorities continue their search for a man suspected of nearly abducting a young girl, the mother of the child speaks out for the first time since the incident.
Seneca cop demoted after harassment complaints
SENECA, S.C. (AP) — Seneca police say one officer has been demoted and several officers have left the department after sexual complaints by a female officer.
Police find blanket in search for missing SC boy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police looking for a toddler missing since Thanksgiving have found a shovel and what appears to be a bloody blanket, but investigators are unsure if they are connected to his disappearance.
SC resort levies fines if decorations aren't down
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — It's not to be Grinch-like, but Hilton Head Island is reminding businesses they have to take down their outdoor holiday decorations or they can be fined.
Stained blanket found in search for missing SC boy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police looking for a South Carolina toddler missing since Thanksgiving have found a shovel and what appears to be a bloody blanket, but investigators are unsure if they're connected to his disappearance.
SC World War II vet being honored by France
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — A World War II veteran from the South Carolina Lowcountry is receiving the highest military honor awarded by France.
Cops seeking missing SC boy find bloody clothes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police looking for a South Carolina toddler missing since Thanksgiving have found a shovel and what appear to be bloody clothes and blankets.
Harwell withdraws from 7th District race
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A Myrtle Beach woman is pulling out of the race for the Republican nomination for the new 7th Congressional District seat, citing her husband's health problems.
Patient Tries to Jump from Medical Helicopter
Authorities say a medical helicopter taking a patient to a Charleston hospital had to make an emergency landing after the patient fought with the crew and tried to leap from the aircraft.
Atlantic Beach mayor arrested on DUI
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Atlantic Beach Mayor Retha Pierce Sturdivant says her DUI arrest is another false allegation.
SC bill would require unemployed to volunteer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — If unemployed workers in South Carolina can't find a job in six months, they would have to volunteer 16 hours weekly to continue getting a check under a bill up for debate by a Senate panel.
Charleston's Riley takes oath for 10th term
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The longest-serving mayor in Charleston's more than 300-year history has taken the oath of office for the 10th and final time.
Group tries to draw road building interest in ads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — With White House candidates heading to South Carolina outside groups are vying to voters to pay attention issues too.
