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New sponsor for PGA Heritage said to be imminent

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Officials say a new title sponsor for the Heritage Classic on Hilton Head could be announced by week's end.

SC Senate overrides gov's veto of I-95 council

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators have overridden Gov. Nikki Haley's veto of a bill meant to coordinate efforts to increase opportunities in poor, rural communities along Interstate 95.

SC lawmakers approve bill to curb copper thefts

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina bill designed to curb thieves from ripping copper from air-conditioning units and farm irrigation systems is heading to Gov. Nikki Haley.

Senate to debate fate of gov's restructuring bill

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators have agreed to debate a measure that will decide the fate this year of Gov. Nikki Haley's restructuring agenda.

Former SC Gov. John West focus of library exhibit

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The political career of former South Carolina Gov. John C. West is the focus of a new exhibit at the University of South Carolina Hollings Library.

Study Shows County by County Health Rankings

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)--Lexington County ranked 2nd overall in South Carolina in its overall health ranking, this according to a new national study that broke down health numbers in every county in America.

Boeing employee files unfair labor practice

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — An employee of Boeing Co. in South Carolina has filed an unfair labor practice against the union at the center of a national labor dispute.

$3 Million Deficit Threatens Transit System

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- If the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority, CMRTA, cannot remedy a nearly $3 million budget shortfall, the entire system will be jeopardy of having to hit the brakes, permanently.

Confederate sub raised again, but only a few feet

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley has been raised slightly from a tank of water in preparation for it to be rotated.

G. Love, STYX, Trace Adkins on State Fair lineup

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The 2011 South Carolina State Fair has announced an eclectic mix of musical talent for the event in Columbia in October.

SC Criminal Justice Academy expanding facilities

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The facilities that serve as a training ground for South Carolina's law enforcement officials are getting a facelift.

SC governor's veto on methadone clinics overridden

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators have overridden Gov. Nikki Haley's veto to give the state's health agency more oversight of methadone clinics and other facilities that distribute narcotics to treat addiction.

Columbia police arrest 4 in pizza robbery killing

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities have arrested four more men in connection with the shooting death and attempted robbery of a South Carolina pizza restaurant employee.

SC gov threatens veto of added school money

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says she'll veto Senate plans to add extra cash to the state's schools.

SC gov picks Public Safety chief as state top cop

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Longtime State Law Enforcement Division veteran Mark Keel says he will make collaborating with and supporting local law enforcement a top priority in leading the agency.