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SC Senate OKs Keel as State Law Enforcement chief

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A three-decade South Carolina police veteran has been confirmed as chief of the State Law Enforcement Division.

Charleston businessman says NLRB dispute hurts him

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The owner of a Charleston staffing company says in a video released by a congressional committee that a national labor lawsuit over a South Carolina Boeing plant could force his business to close.

SC gov expected to veto 2012 GOP primary funding

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to veto state budget measures that would use taxpayer cash to pay for the high-stakes, first-in-the-South Republican presidential primary.

Haley to issue vetoes on $6B state budget plan

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to issue vetoes of elements of the state's $6 billion spending plan.

Socastee High police officer gets national award

SOCASTEE, S.C. (AP) — A police officer who stopped a teen with a gun and two pipe bombs last September at Socastee High School is being honored for his actions.

Bottlenose dolphin rescued at Johns Island

JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Wildlife officials have rescued a bottlenose dolphin that has been stranded by low water and mud in Charleston County.

NC-based Marine from Marion, SC, killed in combat

MARION, S.C. (AP) — A North Carolina-based Marine from South Carolina has been killed in combat in Afghanistan.

Emergency curfew in Columbia after SC teen attack

Columbia City Council has approved an emergency curfew after police say an 18-year-old was savagely beaten by a group of teens just before midnight in one of the city's popular nightspots.

SC gov signs illegal immigration police checks law

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has signed an illegal immigration law that requires police to call federal immigration officials if they suspect someone is in the country illegally.

US House district lines debate goes nowhere

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina state senators haven't made much progress on a plan to redraw U.S. House district lines.

Vision Airlines to scuttle flights to Savannah

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Vision Airlines is dropping its service to Savannah three months after the charter carrier added the coastal Georgia city to its schedule.

SC debate expected on US House district lines

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senators are scheduled to resume debate on drawing lines for U.S. House seats for South Carolina.

Miss South Carolina pageant begins in new home

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — For the first time in its 75-year history, the Miss South Carolina pageant is being held in Columbia.

Haley to issue vetoes on $6B state budget plan

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to issue vetoes on the state's $6 billion spending plan.

Lexington deputies training on fire rescue boat

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — As the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaches, deputies in Lexington County are getting some special training on use of the department's fire rescue boats used to help injured people on Lake Murray.

SC schools want state to seek untapped fed money

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Groups representing local schools in South Carolina say up to $144 million in federal money is available to retain teachers who would otherwise be let go because of budget cuts.

SC, FL governors make College World Series bet

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is wagering a barbecue dinner that the Gamecocks will bring home a second consecutive College World Series championship.