SC legislators seek US House district line support
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Senate leaders are trying to rally support for a compromise version of a new map for U.S. House seats that includes a new, seventh district.
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Scott meeting with reporters on debt ceiling
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina U.S. Rep. Tim Scott is meeting with reporters to discuss the latest developments on efforts to raise the federal debt ceiling.
3rd suspect surrenders in Lancaster shooting death
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) — A third suspect wanted in connection with a shooting death in Lancaster has surrendered to police.
Catawba Indian Nation has a new chief
CATAWBA INDIAN RESERVATION, S.C. (AP) — The Catawba Indian Nation has elected Bill Harris as its new chief.
SC packaging company expanding, creating 26 jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Packaging manufacturer Coastal Corrugated Inc. plans to expand its Dorchester County plant, adding 26 jobs this year.
Study: Enough SC wind to power thousands of homes
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Researchers say there's enough wind energy off the South Carolina coast to provide energy for tens of thousands of homes.
Treasurer's friend gets up to $3M in state work
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A fraternity brother and personal attorney for South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis is working on a lawsuit tied to state investment losses and could be paid $3 million in contingency fees.
Police: Newberry infant shot in the face
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a Newberry infant was sent to the hospital after she was shot in the face.
Police: Aiken man strangled woman during fight
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — An Aiken man has been charged with murder after authorities say he strangled a 31-year-old woman.
Man charged with felony DUI in fatal SC I-26 crash
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Police say a man has been charged with felony DUI after driving the wrong way on the interstate near downtown Charleston and causing a fatal crash.
Fla. utility weighs investment in SC nuke reactors
JENKINSVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Santee Cooper says a Florida utility is exploring an investment in a pair of proposed nuclear reactors in Jenkinsville.
SC Gov. Haley to meet constituents in Newberry
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is taking her "open door" meetings with constituents on the road.
SC garden group to help share popular DC azaleas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Horticulturalists from Magnolia Plantation and Gardens in South Carolina are traveling to Washington to take cuttings from rare azaleas at the National Arboretum to share with gardens around the country.
Columbia parks offering free water safety courses
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — People throughout South Carolina are looking for any way to beat the heat, and Columbia officials want to make sure they do it safely.
Huckabee aide to help Santorum's 2012 GOP bid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee's political action committee will help lead Rick Santorum's presidential bid media efforts.
Batesburg-Leesville couple killed on Lake Murray
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a Batesburg-Leesville couple died after their 17-foot boat crashed into a dock on Lake Murray.
Police: Rock Hill teen drowns on Lake Wylie
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a Rock Hill teen has drowned while swimming in Lake Wylie.
Coast Guard rescues 3 from Charleston Harbor
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard has rescued three people from the Charleston Harbor after a 21-foot recreational boat struck a submerged cable marker.
First Ard, Now State Treasurer Loftis Facing Questions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A fraternity brother and personal attorney for South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis is working on a lawsuit tied to state investment losses and could be paid $3 million in contingency fees.
Drinks and Foods that help you Beat the Heat
Nutritionists say if you want to beat the heat, watch what you eat and keep plenty of water on hand.
