Winthrop SC poll: US headed in wrong direction
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — A Winthrop University poll finds 59 percent of South Carolinians think the nation is heading in the wrong direction and 46 percent think their state is also on the wrong path.
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Farm experts aren't worried about early bloomers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The unusually mild winter has led a number of plants to start blooming ahead of schedule. But horticulture experts said it's not too big of a deal, and for now, people should just sit back and enjoy the early spring show.
USC honors first black professor post-Civil War
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is celebrating the career of Richard T. Greener, the first black professor at the school, who taught from 1873 to 1877.
Air Force musical troupe performs in NCharleston
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Air Force's top performing group is presenting a musical revue in North Charleston.
NC authorities charge 3 men in 17-year-old death
SHELBY, N.C. (AP) — Authorities in North Carolina have charged three men with an armed robbery and killing that has been unsolved since 1995.
North Charleston fights citations from 2010 fire
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — North Charleston is fighting a $2,000 fine by the state Occupational Health and Safety Administration for not filling out paperwork before firefighters battled a house fire two years ago, among other things.
Errors reported in Charleston test scoring
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — First-graders in Charleston County received inaccurate scores on their literacy tests last fall because of errors in scoring the exam.
Man charged after woman found strangled under home
GREENWOOD, S.C. (AP) — A man has been arrested in the death of a 38-year-old woman found last week under an abandoned home in Greenwood.
USC baseball team, coach recognized at Statehouse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It's University of South Carolina day at the Statehouse.
New fund created to help Charleston police
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charleston police are getting some help in their battle against crime.
North Charleston opens work force development lab
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — North Charleston and Clemson University are teaming up to open a workforce development computer lab in the city.
Richland County New Animal Laws
Richland County Council members approve a revised amendment to the proposed animal ordinance leaving some breeder's and pet lover's alike screaming foul.
SC Senate Makes Progress on Government Reform Bill
The South Carolina Senate has voted to eliminate the agency that handles much of the state's bureaucracy and put much of its duties under the governor's control.
Gov to veto anti-dredging bill unanimously passed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's spokesman says she plans to veto a measure opposing her board's decision to allow Georgia to dredge the Savannah River and expand its port.
SC Democrat wants tax credit for hiring veterans
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Democrat in the South Carolina House says the state should give businesses an incentive to hire unemployed veterans.
Attorney General clears Horry police in probe
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — State officials have concluded there was no wrongdoing by Horry County Police in the handling of evidence in the department's evidence room.
Former MLB player Clyburn killed in South Carolina
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Police say former major league outfielder Danny Clyburn Jr. has been shot and killed in his South Carolina hometown.
SC bill would suspend benefits for drug users
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A measure suspending the unemployment benefits of anyone who fails a drug test as part of a job application is heading to the House floor.
Bullet removed from Orangeburg man after 12 years
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A doctor in Orangeburg has removed a bullet that was lodged in a man's back for more than a decade.
Bill eliminating SC DOT commission moves to floor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill to eliminate the board that oversees South Carolina's Department of Transportation and give the governor full oversight of the agency is coming up for debate in a House committee.
