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Husband of bride killed in alleged DUI crash on wedding night to receive nearly $1M in settlement
FOLLY BEACH (AP) — The husband of a bride who was killed in a South Carolina beach road collision on her wedding night last year will receive nearly a million dollars in settlement connected to … more
Gov. McMaster to visit Germany, a major driver of the state's economy
COLUMBIA - South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is off to Germany next week to strengthen business ties that have fueled this century's economic boom in the formerly struggling Southern state. The governor is an invited guest at the TDI conference, … more
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Tax cuts, teacher raises and a few social issues in South Carolina budget compromise
COLUMBIA — A budget compromise reached by a small group of lawmakers Friday means South Carolina will accelerate a planned income tax cut, raise the salaries of all teachers and state employees … more
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina's state primary runoffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — South Carolina will hold runoff elections on Tuesday to decide a handful of races in which no candidate received a majority of the vote in the primary held just two weeks … more
Another police dog dies while trying to help officers arrest a suspect in South Carolina
COLUMBIA (AP) — For the second time this month, a police dog has been killed while trying to help arrest a suspect in South Carolina. A Richland County Sheriff's Department dog named Wick was … more
IRS warns against scams targeting South Carolina seniors
COLUMBIA - As part of continuing efforts to protect the senior community, the Internal Revenue Service issued a warning about the rising threat of impersonation scams.These scams are targeting older adults in South Carolina by pretending to be … more
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When violence and trauma visit American places, a complex question follows: Demolish, or press on?
PITTSBURGH - Last week in Parkland, Florida, wrecking equipment began demolishing the building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where a gunman's rampage in 2018 ended with 17 people dead. As the rumble of destruction echoed, people in the … more
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Beachgoer fatally struck by police truck on South Carolina beach, highway patrol says
MYRTLE BEACH (AP) — A woman has died after being struck by a police truck on a South Carolina beach, authorities said. A Ford Ranger pickup truck was headed north in the Myrtle Beach area just … more
GOP women who helped defeat a near-total abortion ban are losing reelection in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A near-total abortion ban was defeated in South Carolina with the help of the only three Republican women in the Senate, but after Tuesday's primary, they're losing their … more
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace overcomes McCarthy-backed challenger to win Republican primary in South Carolina
COLUMBIA(AP) — U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace has won the Republican nomination after a tumultuous second term in South Carolina that saw her go from a critic to an ally of former President Donald Trump … more
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace faces primary challenge in South Carolina after tumultuous term
COLUMBIA (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina is seeking a third term with the backing of someone who tried to stop her from getting a second — former President Donald … more
S.C. expands property tax exemption for disabled veterans
BY SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Disabled veterans can now obtain a South Carolina Property Tax exemption on real estate from the year in which they became disabled. The exemption was expanded … more
What to expect in South Carolina's state primaries
WASHINGTON — Federal and state lawmakers in South Carolina will go before voters on Tuesday in primary elections, where the latest skirmish in an ongoing feud involving a former Republican U.S. … more
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Producers, landowners can sign up for USDA's Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can now sign up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program. The signup runs through June 28. Grassland CRP, offered by USDA's Farm … more
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Judge says fair trial impossible and drops murder charges against parents in 1989 killing of boy
COLUMBIA (AP) — A South Carolina judge on Friday threw out murder charges filed this year against a father and a stepmother, saying there was no new evidence they killed their 5-year-old child … more
Alligator lottery applications now available; deadline is July 15
Applications for the public alligator lottery are now available through July 15 at 11:59 p.m.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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South Carolina is trading its all-male Supreme Court for an all-white one
COLUMBIA — South Carolina is about to trade its all-male state Supreme court for an all-white one. The General Assembly, which picks almost all state judges, is expected Wednesday to … more
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Ship at full throttle in harbor causes major South Carolina bridge to close until it passes safely
A large cargo ship lost control of its engines and went nearly full throttle through a South Carolina harbor Wednesday, prompting the closure of one of the busiest bridges in the state. Harbor … more
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Shooting at Rock Hill block party leaves 2 dead, 2 wounded, police say
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — A shooting at a block party in Rock Hill left two people dead and two others wounded. No arrests were made, police said. Police were called after gunshots were heard at … more
South Carolina man pleads guilty to first-degree murder in Virginia police officer's shooting death
WISE, Va. (AP) — A South Carolina man has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the shooting death of a police officer in western Virginia in 2021. Michael Donivan White, 36, of Cross, South … more
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