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Prosecutors: South Carolina prison supervisor took $219,000 in bribes; got 173 cellphones to inmates
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A supervisor who managed security at a South Carolina prison accepted more than $219,000 in bribes over three years and got 173 contraband cellphones for inmates, … more
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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
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 House votes to expand voucher program. Its fate in Senate is less clear
COLUMBIA (AP) — Republicans in the South Carolina House gave key approval Wednesday to a bill expanding a program allowing parents to spend taxpayer money on private and home-school education … more
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Winter West Nile case in Charleston County shows it's never too early to vaccinate your horses
The early arrival of West Nile Virus (WNV) to South Carolina resulted in the Jan. 22 euthanasia of a horse in Charleston County. The horse was not vaccinated and had no pasture mates. According to Clemson University animal health officials, the … more
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SC Housing relaunches, reinvigorates statewide rental housing search tool
COLUMBIA - SC Housing announces the launch of SCHousingSearch.com, a user-friendly rental search website designed to streamline the process of finding rental properties across South Carolina. The free platform provides an extensive … more
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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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S.C. woman seeks clarity on abortion ban in lawsuit backed by Planned Parenthood
COLUMBIA (AP) - A South Carolina woman who traveled elsewhere for an abortion just days after reaching six weeks of pregnancy wants a court to affirm that the state's ban on the procedure - when a "fetal heartbeat" can be detected - should not take … more
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Ex-Catholic priest given 22 years in prison for attempting to sexually abuse a boy in South Carolina
COLUMBIA (AP) — A former Catholic priest in South Carolina has been sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison for trying to sexually assault a boy and showing him pornography. Jamie Adolfo … more
FBI Columbia accepting applications for Teen Academy through March 19
The FBI Columbia Field Office is accepting applications for the annual Teen Academy this summer.This year's academy will be held June 26-27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the FBI Columbia headquarters, 222 Caughman Farm Lane, Lexington, SC, 29072.The Teen … 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
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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DHEC to provide daily ground-level ozone forecasts beginning April 1
COLUMBIA - Each year from April 1 through Sept. 30, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) provides a daily forecast for ground-level ozone concentrations across the state. These forecasts can help South Carolinians … 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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S.C. DHEC helps raise awareness about teen dating violence
COLUMBIA - February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is joining the cause in raising awareness about the difference between healthy relationships and teen dating … more
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Senior Day celebrates South Carolina Seniors on May 1 at S.C. Fairgrounds
The South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) will host Senior Day at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds in the Goodman Building from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, to celebrate Older … more
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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
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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