Daufuskie Ferry subsidy increased
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — The subsidy for the Daufuskie Island ferry on South Carolina's south coast has been increased but some Beaufort County Council members wonder if there is a cheaper alternative.
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Coastal tech college expands culinary program
MYRTLE BECAH, S.C. (AP) — Horry-Georgetown Technical College is doubling the size of its culinary arts program in the next three years to serve the needs of hundreds of restaurants on South Carolina's Grand Strand.
SC ex-councilman gets 18 months for mortgage lie
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Former York County Councilman Paul Lindemann has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to lying on a mortgage application.
Promoter organizing bike week event in Florence
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Organizers say what will be known as Myrtle Beach Bike Week West will be held in Florence in March.
Santee Cooper Plans Rate Hikes for Nuclear Plants
The state-owned utility will begin raising rates next year to pay for two nuclear power plants.
Lawsuit Filed in Former Coach Abuse Case
A civil lawsuit has been filed against the Summerville private school that once employed a man now accused of molesting nine boys.
SC GOP Says It Won't Cover Cost of Primary
The South Carolina Republican Party says it will provide only the $20,000-per-candidate filing fee toward the cost of running next month's GOP presidential primary.
Lexington Police: Women Stole Gifts for Needy Kids
Lexington police say two women stole presents a motel was collecting for needy children.
Lawsuit filed in former coach abuse case
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A civil lawsuit has been filed against the Summerville private school that once employed a man now accused of molesting nine boys.
SC GOP says it won't cover cost of primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Republican Party says it will provide only the $20,000-per-candidate filing fee toward the cost of running next month's GOP presidential primary.
Police: $700,000 in insurance for 4 slain in SC
PICKENS, S.C. (AP) — A Pickens County detective says a woman charged with killing four members of her family had $700,000 worth of life insurance policies taken out on the victims.
Lowcountry students make stops on history trail
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Dozens of middle school students from the South Carolina Lowcountry can learn about the Civil War as part of a celebration on the James Island History trail.
SCE&G workers distributing 850 holiday baskets
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. workers are distributing hundreds of holiday baskets to needy families in the Lowcountry.
Lexington police: Women stole gifts for needy kids
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington police say two women stole presents a motel was collecting for needy children.
Environmental groups make deal with Duke, Progress
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Environmental groups have reached an agreement with Duke Energy and Progress Energy over their proposed merger.
SC legislators give initial OK to pension reform
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A legislative panel has initially approved a plan to fix South Carolina's pension system.
Supreme Court sides with Columbia in housing suit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court has unanimously upheld a Columbia ordnance that limits houses to just three unrelated people.
Supreme Court Sides With Columbia in Housing Suit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Supreme Court has unanimously upheld a Columbia ordnance that limits houses to just three unrelated people. Peggy McMaster, wife of former state Attorney General Henry McMaster, took the issue to the high court after she was issued a zoning violation when city officials found four unrelated University of South Carolina students living in a single-family home.
Catholic diocese in SC updates abuse policy
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston has signed an updated policy for dealing with allegations of church personnel abusing children.
SC State finishes 1st building at center
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University has finished the first building at its transportation research center after years of delay.
