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SC authorities: Trooper fired for improper conduct

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina law enforcement officials say a state trooper has been fired the same day federal authorities began an investigation involving him.

Williamsburg deputy charged with beating inmate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former Williamsburg County sheriff's deputy has been arrested after state police say he beat an inmate who was being booked at the jail.

SC senators approve changes to immigration law

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators have approved requiring businesses of all sizes to use an online federal program to verify their employees can legally work in the U.S.

Bull Street Property Sale Comes to Final Hurdle

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)--It's been a long time coming, but the sale of the 166 acre Bull Street property in downtown Columbia passed the second to last hurdle needed to finalize the transaction on Tuesday.

SC House Lawmakers Approve Re-Districting Plan

South Carolina legislators have approved plans that redraw their own districts and the districts of U.S. House seats.

SC Medicaid program's $22M bailout approved

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's financial oversight board has approved another bailout for the state's Medicaid program.

Army soldiers ditch hated berets in favor of caps

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Army soldiers are gleeful they can ditch the ill-fitting black wool berets they've worn for years and go back to their old, brimmed patrol caps.

Florence man gets 20 years for killing brother

FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — A Florence man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for shooting and killing his younger brother last summer.

SC lawmakers to consider taking up Haley priority

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators will decide whether to take up a bill Gov. Nikki Haley wants that would put much of the state's bureaucracy under her control.

SC Gov Haley announces new inspector general

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has named a new state inspector general to replace an appointee who quietly quit in frustration in April.

Record Number of Alligator License Applications

South Carolina wildlife officials say they've received a record number of applications for alligator hunting licenses.

Charleston County schools cutting 70 jobs

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charleston County school officials say they will eliminate 70 jobs for the coming school year in order to deal with budget cuts.

Woman gets 21 years in shooting of Spartanburg man

GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) — A woman has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for the 2008 shooting of a Spartanburg man.

SC electric bus completes $30M investment deal

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — An electric bus manufacturer in Greenville says a $30 million investment will allow it to resume hiring.

Animals moved as SC shelter dispute goes to court

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — About 70 animals from a Williamsburg County animal shelter have been taken to Charleston while a court case over the shelter's operations proceeds.

Ex-SC police officer sues, says was forced to quit

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A former North Myrtle Beach police officer has filed a lawsuit saying he was forced to resign after his bosses accused him of leaking confidential information about the 2009 Horry County wildfire.

Gov, NLRB counsel to testify at SC Boeing hearing

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley and chief attorney for the National Labor Relations Board will testify this week at a congressional hearing in South Carolina on an NLRB complaint against Boeing.