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Smuggled drugs killed 2 inmates at troubled South Carolina jail, sheriff says
COLUMBIA (AP) — Two inmates died from drug overdoses in two days at a South Carolina jail, which has been under a federal civil rights investigation, authorities said. The inmates at the jail … more
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S.C. DPH warns public not to use recalled Diamond Shruumz edible products; 7 poisonings in state require hospitalizations
BY SC DPH COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is warning consumers not to eat, sell, or serve Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, gummies, or cones. These … more
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Death row inmate in South Carolina resentenced to life in prison
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man who spent nearly two decades on South Carolina's death row for killing two people has been granted life in prison without parole two years after a federal court … more
IRS warns of new scam targeting clean energy tax credit
WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service warns taxpayers not to fall victim to a new emerging scam involving buying clean energy tax credits.In this latest scam, the IRS is seeing instances where unscrupulous tax return preparers are … more
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He was orphaned in the Holocaust and never met any family. Now he has cousins, thanks to DNA tests
NORTH CHARLESTON - Shalom Korai never knew his real name or his birthday. He was saved from the streets of a burning Warsaw neighborhood while he was a toddler during World War II, when the rest of his family was killed by Nazis in … more
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Help S.C. Highway Patrol win America's Best Looking Cruiser Contest
COLUMBIA — The S.C. Highway Patrol introduces an innovative vehicle combination to represent South Carolina in America's Best Looking Cruiser Contest — a 2024 Ford Mustang and a 2023 Ford … more
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For peach lovers, an abundant year means lots of varieties
As we approach mid-July, peach trees across South Carolina are heavy with fruit, and picking crews and packing sheds are running at high volume. For growers and peach eaters alike, the 2024 season is a welcome change from last year. And it offers … more
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Duke Energy offers tips to save as temperatures remain high
Warmer-than-average temperatures continue in South Carolina this summer, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration seasonal temperature outlook. Duke Energy is offering ways customers can take control of their energy use."As … more
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New law changing child care employment requirements begins today
BY S.C. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES State laws governing required education and training for individuals working in licensed or approved child care centers in South Carolina will change today, July … more
S.C. public alligator lottery applications close July 15
If you haven't applied yet, time is running out to apply for the public alligator lottery.A $10 nonrefundable application fee is required to apply. A randomized computer drawing based on a preference point system will determine the selection of … more
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Grab your fishing gear and a trash bag and join SCWF's Plishing Challenge
Grab your rod and reel, cane pole or fly rod and a bag to pick up litter, and let's go Plishing! The South Carolina Wildlife Federation invites you to join our Plishing Challenge again this summer. Plishing is a combination of the Swedish phrase … more
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Nikki Haley releases her delegates so they can back Donald Trump at the RNC next week
CHAPIN (AP) — Nikki Haley is releasing the delegates she won during this year's Republican primary so that they're free to support Donald Trump at next week's convention, a move that goes … more
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The Biden campaign drafted questions for the president's interviews on a pair of Black radio shows
CHAPIN (AP) — President Joe Biden 's campaign provided lists of approved questions to two radio hosts who did the first interviews with him after his faltering debate performance, both hosts … more
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S.C. State Fair accepting entries for 2024 competitive exhibits
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits, which will be on display Oct. 9-20, during the S.C. State Fair. Exhibitors from across South Carolina are invited to submit their entries now … more
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S.C. Department of Agriculture is now in charge of restaurant inspections, milk safety and more
COLUMBIA - As of July 1, many food safety duties that were part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) are now handled by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA).The change is a result of legislation … more
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Voters kick all the Republican women out of the South Carolina Senate
COLUMBIA (AP) — The only three Republican women in the South Carolina Senate took on their party and stopped a total abortion ban from passing in their state last year. In return, they lost … more
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Tim Scott has benefited from mentors along the way. He's hoping for another helping hand
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — When Tim Scott was a teenager, a Chick-fil-A manager named John Moniz offered him a sandwich, a job, and four years of indispensable mentoring about how to be a … more
South Carolina General Assembly ends 2024 session with goodbyes and a flurry of bills
COLUMBIA — The South Carolina General Assembly met for what is expected to be the final day of the 2024 session Wednesday, taking up a flurry of bills and giving several lawmakers a chance to … more
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Sheri Biggs wins Republican nod for US House in South Carolina over Trump-backed candidate
COLUMBIA — Sheri Biggs, a nurse practitioner and Air National Guard officer, won the Republican nomination for the U.S. House in South Carolina's 3rd District on Tuesday, defeating a challenger … more
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South Carolina runoff pits Trump candidate against GOP governor's endorsement
COLUMBIA — Longtime friends former President Donald Trump and South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster are on opposite sides as voters on Tuesday in the state's 3rd Congressional District choose … more
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