Feds meet with harbor pilots on SC harbor project
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Army Corps of Engineers is meeting with harbor pilots this week to try to save money and time in a study of deepening the Charleston Harbor shipping channel.
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Duke Rate Hike
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Duke Energy's 600,000 customers in South Carolina will soon see their bills go up.
SC Legislators Discuss New Voter ID Requirement
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Plans to require better proof of citizenship to register to vote in South Carolina have won an early test in the Senate and opened the door to a new round of arguments about voting rights. A Senate Judiciary subcommittee on Thursday approved a bill that says citizenship proof can come from documents that include a driver's license, birth certificate, United States passport or tribal identification.
Benedict's Dr. Ethel Taylor Dead at 87
As mourners gathered on the campus of Benedict College to celebrate the life of legend, icon and community activist, Dr. Ethel Mae Henderson Taylor, those whom she inspired vow to model her commitment to service.
USC School of Music gets biggest donation ever
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The man who directed the University of South Carolina's band for more than 30 years is donating $1 million to the School of Music for undergraduate scholarships.
SC legislators discuss new voter ID requirement
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Plans to require better proof of citizenship to register to vote in South Carolina have won an early test in the Senate and opened the door to a new round of arguments about voting rights.
Reports of Naked man scare neighbors
Residents in the Shandon and Heathwood neighborhoods are on alert tonight after police say at least two women have reported a naked man fondling himself in front of morning joggers.
Court Motion: Mom of Missing Toddler Pregnant and Mentally Ill
An attorney for the mother of a South Carolina toddler missing since Thanksgiving says his client is pregnant and should be released from jail.
Recall of Expandable lunch boxes
The California Innovations and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission are recalling Expandable lunch boxes due to a hazard dealing with freezer gel packs being ingested.
Coastal Carolina gets state approval for upgrades
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — State officials have approved $10 million for Coastal Carolina to upgrade its baseball and softball fields.
SC DHEC board picks labor chief to lead agency
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's labor agency may be taking the helm of the state's environmental agency.
Charleston cyclists want access to bridge
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Bicycle riders in Charleston want access restored to a bridge to James Island.
Deputies: Man posing as officer robs SC woman
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A woman says she was pulled over in Greenville County and robbed by a man posing as a police officer.
SC regulators OK 6 percent hike for Duke customers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Duke Energy's 600,000 customers in South Carolina will soon see their bills go up.
SC 3-year-old doing well after heart transplant
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A 3-year-old girl is doing well following a rare heart transplant at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.
Work planned on new US 17 bridge near Savannah
HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Work could begin as early as this year on a new bridge on U.S. 17 at the Georgia-South Carolina state line.
USC asks students, would you recognize stalking?
Wednesday, USC held it's first ever stalking awareness fair to educate students
Criminal Background Wiped Clean via Program
The Fifth Circuit Solicitor's Office is offering expungement workshops to help people rid themselves of their criminal records, if applicable.
SC House discussing bill to undo dredging permit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House is discussing legislation that would supersede the state environmental agency's authority on dredging decisions, in an effort to help undo a permit it awarded allowing Georgia to expand the Savannah port.
Charleston mayor wants to plant 10,000 trees
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charleston Mayor Joe Riley says he wants the city to plant 10,000 new trees.
