USC Admits Major NCAA Violations
South Carolina says in a release it does not dispute three major NCAA violations involving its football program and will eliminate six scholarships over the next three years.
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Governor-Health Care
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Emails show South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley wanted a federally funded panel to find ways to opt out national health care law requirements.
100 seniors get early Christmas gifts
In its third year, the "Be a Santa to a Senior," program is reaching 100 seniors in the Midlands.
Swansea couple charged with exploitation of adult
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A Lexington County couple has been charged with exploiting a vulnerable adult.
No lights mean a bleaker Christmas on Hilton Head
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — The absence of a popular Christmas light show on Hilton Head Island means a darker, bleaker Christmas for some people.
Feds: States Should Impose 'Total' Cell Phone Ban
If the National Transportation Safety Board has its way, motorists will no longer be able to chat, email or text using a cell phone, even if it's a hands-free device, and they urge all states to impose such restrictions.
Sumter Man Predicts Lottery Win
A Sumter man said he was going to win the lottery and just a half hour later, he did.
Judge Rules in Favor of Occupy Columbia
A federal judge says Occupy Columbia protesters can stay on the South Carolina Statehouse grounds 24-hours a day, at least until new rules are put in place.
Horry County takes Atlantic Beach voting machines
ATLANTIC BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Horry County sheriff's deputies have taken voting machines used in the November election in Atlantic Beach.
Ex-SC mayor, police chief charged with misconduct
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — The former mayor and police chief in the Spartanburg County town of Wellford have been arrested and charged with misconduct in office.
Swansea Couple Charged with Exploitation of Adult
A Lexington County couple has been charged with exploiting a vulnerable adult.
Midlands Teen Gives Life, Honored in Rose Parade
Midlands teen Jesse Miller Gamble will honored for giving the 'gift of life' to seven organ recipients, as an artisitc floral protrait of the teen, called a floragraph, was presented to his family and will be portrayed on the Donate Life Float in the annual Rose Parade in January.
SC Legislative Audit Council Gets New Director
South Carolina's Legislative Audit Council has appointed Perry Simpson as its new director.
Attorneys for Occupy Protesters, SC Head to Court
Attorneys for Occupy Columbia protesters and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley are scheduled to appear in federal court to determine whether the protesters can continue their around-the-clock demonstration on Statehouse grounds.
Ex-SC Mayor, Police Chief Charged with Misconduct
The former mayor and police chief in the Spartanburg County town of Wellford have been arrested and charged with misconduct in office.
Port interests stress deeper Charleston Harbor
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — More than 100 people turned out to provide the first public comment on a $300 million project to deepen the Charleston Harbor so the city can serve larger ships that will be calling when the Panama Canal is widened.
SC police say pair stole needy kids' holiday gifts
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington police have charged two women with stealing gifts from a holiday collection box intended for needy children.
Spartanburg sheriff hosts 'Shop with a Cop' event
BOILING SPRINGS, S.C. (AP) — About 35 children from Spartanburg County are embarking on a shopping spree for holiday gifts that they otherwise couldn't afford through the annual "Shop with a Cop" event.
Charleston-based cutter arriving home
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A Charleston-based Coast Guard cutter is returning home after nearly three months at sea patrolling and snaring smugglers.
Matthews man sentenced for 3 racing deaths
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A 23-year-old from Matthews has been found guilty of three counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the deaths of three people killed during a car race along N.C. 49.
