SC lawmakers take on pension reform, $13B in debt
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's public employees would need to work a little longer and contribute more toward their retirement under potential fixes to the state's pension system.
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80 job cuts planned for Fort Jackson
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Army's largest training installation is losing 80 civilian jobs by September as part of an Army-wide drawdown.
Ex-Treasurer Ravenel suing over engagement ring
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina Treasurer Thomas Ravenel is headed to court again.
Agency: Nearly 250 apply to head DHEC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nearly 250 people have applied to be the next chief of South Carolina's environmental protection agency.
Almost 1,300 wreaths being laid on Beaufort graves
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — Volunteers are remembering the nation's veterans by placing almost 1,300 wreaths by headstones at the Beaufort National Cemetery.
USC study: Jailed women face mental health issues
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new study has found the majority of women in jail are facing mental health issues.
Columbia Police Crack Down on Shoplifters
Shoplifters beware, as local authorities beef up their current policy, making it harder for thieves to steal from local merchants and go unpunished.
Monday: Deadline to Claim $10,000 Lottery Ticket
The person who bought a $10,000 Powerball Lottery ticket has until Monday to claim their prize.
Sumter County sheriff's son arrested in drug bust
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say nine people arrested in a drug bust in Sumter County include the county sheriff's son.
Savannah River panel to appeal SC water permit
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Savannah River Maritime Commission plans to appeal a South Carolina water quality permit that allows expansion of the Savannah port by dredging the river.
Kentucky State president speaks to SC State grads
ORANEGBURG, S.C. (AP) — The president of Kentucky State University is scheduled to address the fall commencement ceremonies at South Carolina State University.
Richland coroner holds death scene reenactment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities in Richland County are letting students get a real feel for being at a crime scene.
Spartanburg County approves incentives for Amazon
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — The Spartanburg County Council has unanimously voted to give an incentives package to a new Amazon warehouse in Spartanburg.
Spartanburg County approves incentives for Amazon
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ The Spartanburg County Council has unanimously voted to give an incentives package to a new Amazon warehouse in Spartanburg.
Sumter County Sheriff's Son Arrested in Drug Bust
Investigators say nine people arrested in a drug bust in Sumter County include the county sheriff's son.
Report foresees critical shortage of doctors in SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A new report suggests that South Carolina could face a critical shortage of doctors during the next decade as physicians and the population ages.
DNR chief: Board chairwoman asked me to step down
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of the Department of Natural Resources says the chairwoman of the agency's board asked him to step down.
Marine recruits in Aiken try to catch shoplifters
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — Two 18-year-old recruits getting ready to be Marines chased a couple of shoplifters at the Aiken Mall.
State Dept official: SC immigration law is wrong
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A top-ranking U.S. State Department official says South Carolina's tough new immigration law has not only damaged the country's reputation but could also endanger U.S. citizens abroad.
Mother gets probation in fire deaths of 2 kids
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A North Charleston mother has been sentenced to probation in the deaths of two of her children who died in a mobile home fire two years ago.
