SC State Museum kicks off $23 million renovation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's State Museum in Columbia is kicking off a $23 million expansion and renovation project that brings a new observatory, planetarium and theater to the site.
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Ex-lobbyist gets hours in jail for Yankees trip
WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Senate Republican aide who went to work for lobbyist Jack Abramoff is spending several hours in jail for taking Capitol Hill staffers to a World Series game.
Middle School student dies after being hit by car
An 11-year-old was killed after he was hit by a car while leaving school.
SC Episcopal bishop plans to address criticism
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Episcopal bishop is expected to publicly address charges that he has turned his back on the doctrine and teachers of his denomination.
SC murder suspect's mom charged with assault
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A Spartanburg murder suspect's mother has been charged with assault.
Horry County officials want SLED review of police
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Horry County Council wants the State Law Enforcement Division to review operations at the county police department evidence room.
President of Columbia College to retire next year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The president of Columbia College is retiring next year.
Clemson faculty looks at student lab fees
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — A committee of the Clemson University faculty senate is reviewing student lab fees.
Busy time fighting mosquitoes on SC's south coast
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — Recent rain and breezy weather is making it hard to control mosquitoes along South Carolina's south coast.
Clergy discuss claims about SC Episcopal bishop
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — About 100 clergy of the Diocese of South Carolina met behind closed doors Tuesday to pray and discuss an investigation by the national Episcopal Church into allegations that their bishop has abandoned the faith.
Cops: 2 St. Helena Island slayings may be linked
ST. HELENA ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Authorities have released the name of a man found dead inside a burning car on St. Helena Island last week and say his killing may be linked to a slaying on the island the day before.
Cops find carjacking suspects asleep in stolen car
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County deputies say they found two carjacking suspects asleep in the car they stole just hours earlier.
SC Lt. Gov. Ard's campaign files campaign report
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Lt. Gov. Ken Ard's campaign is reporting nearly $283,000 in debt.
SC man charged with theft over US travel expenses
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a Cross man has been indicted on a charge of stealing government property.
Florence County Coroner won't run for re-election
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Florence County Coroner M.G. "Bubba" Matthews says he will retire next year after 20 years of investigating deaths in South Carolina's 10th most populous county.
SC park ranger updates fall colors on the Internet
PICKENS, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina State Park ranger is updating the progress of fall's colors on the Internet.
Campaign debt looms over SC treasurer's campaign
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is carrying a $648,000 debt from his 2010 campaign and is spending more money than donors are giving him.
York attorney shot to death, girlfriend arrested
YORK, S.C. (AP) — A York attorney has been killed at his home and police have arrested a woman they say was his live-in girlfriend.
SC Lt. Gov. Ard's Campaign Files Campaign Report
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Ken Ard's campaign is reporting nearly $283,000 in debt.
Charleston Top Vacation Destination.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Charleston has been honored as the top American travel destination by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler Magazine. Charleston was No. 2 on the list last year.
