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South Carolina to remove toxic waste from historic World War II aircraft carrier
MOUNT PLEASANT (AP) — More toxic waste will be extracted from a World War II aircraft carrier in Charleston Harbor to prevent leakage that would imperil the commercial shipping industry and … more
South Carolina's governor marks new gun law with ceremonial bill signing
COLUMBIA — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster held a ceremony Tuesday to spotlight a new law allowing any adult who can legally own a gun to carry the weapon openly without a permit. … more
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SCDNR works to achieve North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division has begun a three-year accreditation process to further strengthen its effectiveness and meet nationally recognized standards.In January, SCDNR began in the North American Wildlife … more
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South Carolina's top public health doctor warns senators wrong lessons being learned from COVID
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top doctor came before a small group of state senators on Thursday to tell them he thinks a bill overhauling how public health emergencies are handled in … more
South Carolina Senate OKs changing how candidates for judges are selected after private meetings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate quickly gave key approval to a bill Thursday that would change the way judges are brought up for election before the General Assembly. The … more
S.C. Senate to weigh House-approved $13.2 billion budget; Speaker Murrell Smith says final 104-15 vote shows the House needs to work together
COLUMBIA (AP) — South Carolina's $13.2 billion budget made it through the House largely unchanged as Republican leaders reigned in efforts to shift spending priorities to other places. The … more
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A former Boeing manager who raised safety concerns is found dead. Coroner suspects he killed himself
A former Boeing manager who raised safety questions about the aircraft maker has been found dead outside a hotel in South Carolina, according to local authorities. The body of John Barnett, 62, was … more
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Tighter proposed South Carolina budget would include raises for teachers and state workers
COLUMBIA (AP) — Teachers and state employees would get raises under a spending plan being debated by the South Carolina House this week, but many other state agency requests are being rejected … more
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Record rainfall douses Charleston, South Carolina, as responders help some out of flood waters
CHARLESTON (AP) — A record-setting rainstorm flooded parts of Charleston, South Carolina, on Saturday, requiring emergency responders to help some people get out of high waters. The National … more
USDA launches new Bobwhite Conservation Pilot, announces general Conservation Reserve Program signup
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced the launch of a new conservation initiative, Working Lands for Wildlife's Northern Bobwhite Pilot Project, as well as the signup dates for USDA's general enrollment signup in the Conservation … more
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South Carolinians report nearly $120 million in losses to internet crime according to IC3 Annual Report
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) released its annual 2023 Internet Crime Report and accompanying state reports this week, which shows South … more
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Geriatric Loan Forgiveness Program accepting applications until April 30
The application deadline for the Geriatric Loan Forgiveness Program is fast approaching. The program, which incentivizes physicians in the fields of geriatrics and geriatric psychiatry to practice medicine in South Carolina by helping to repay … more
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Law-abiding adults can now carry guns openly in South Carolina after governor approves new law
COLUMBIA (AP) — Any adult who can legally own a gun can now carry one openly in South Carolina after Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill into law Thursday, just a day after it received final … more
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South Carolina Supreme Court to decide if new private school voucher program is legal
COLUMBIA (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on whether a law passed last year allowing parents to spend taxpayer money on private schools violates part of the he … more
South Carolina lawmakers are close to loosening gun laws after long debate
COLUMBIA (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers appear close to approving a bill that would allow anyone who can legally own a gun to carry the weapon openly. The proposal includes stiffer penalties … more
One-stop shop for veterans, widows, family members and caretakers set for March 21-23
STAFF REPORT All veterans, family members, widows and caretakers of veterans are invited to come to the Bluff Road National Guard Armory, 1225 Bluff Road, Columbia, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday-Friday, March 21 and 22, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. … more
VA expands healthcare to all veterans exposed to toxins, other hazards
COLUMBIA — On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, the VA announced that all veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving in the military – at home or abroad – are now … more
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Deputies fatally shot a double-murder suspect who was holding a chrome shower head
COLUMBIA (AP) — A man who had beaten his mother and girlfriend to death inside a burning house and who reportedly told relatives he wanted to be killed by police was fatally shot by eight … more
Tim Scott lost his own presidential bid. But he's gotten Donald Trump's attention for vice president
COLUMBIA — The biggest winner of the Republican primary season so far, besides Donald Trump, might be Tim Scott. The South Carolina senator failed in his own bid for president. But his … more
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Sign up for March 4 'Inescapable Insects' Zoom class through Clemson Extension
"Inescapable Insects" is the subject of the free March 4 Master Gardener Monday presented by Clemson Extension. This month's monthly continuing education program offered by the South Carolina Master Gardener Program will focus on … more
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