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SC legislators could take up illegal immigration - Danbury News Times
14 Jun 2011 at 10:54am
SC legislators could take up illegal immigrationDanbury News TimesCOLUMBIA, SC (AP) â?? South Carolina legislators could give final approval to an illegal immigration bill during their wrap-up session. Legislators are set to complete work on the budget and redrawn election districts during the ...and more »

WTF, Steve Benjamin? - FITSNews
14 Jun 2011 at 10:06am
WTF, Steve Benjamin?FITSNewsBy fitsnews ? on June 14, 2011 For those of you unfamiliar with Columbia, SC Mayor Steve Benjamin, he's the guy who nearly killed a local woman with his car the morning after his election victory last April. We're told it was ? but a city police ...Some gym owners not happy about new taxpayer-funded gymWISall 2 news articles »

SC transportation commissioner criticizes planned private dinner for panel - ...
14 Jun 2011 at 6:21am
SC transportation commissioner criticizes planned private dinner for panelThe RepublicAP COLUMBIA, SC ? A member of the governing board of the South Carolina Transportation Department says she will skip a private dinner for the panel this week. The State newspaper reported that Sarah Nuckles of Rock Hill said she will not attend the ...and more »

SC officials promote health during Obesity Month - Myrtle Beach Sun News
14 Jun 2011 at 4:18am
SC officials promote health during Obesity MonthMyrtle Beach Sun NewsAP COLUMBIA, SC -- State health officials want South Carolinians to get up and keep moving to help fight obesity. June is Obesity Awareness Month, and the state Department of Health and Environmental Control wants people to make healthy decisions this ...and more »

SC Veterans Center celebrates June 14 Flag Day - The State
14 Jun 2011 at 4:11am
SC Veterans Center celebrates June 14 Flag DayThe StateAP COLUMBIA, SC ? Military veterans at Columbia's Dorn Veteran Administration Medical Center are celebrating Flag Day with a flag-raising ceremony. VA spokeswoman Priscilla Creamer (KRAY-mur) says Tuesday's event is being held at the medical center's ...SC Veterans Center celebrates June 14 Flag DayBeaumont Enterpriseall 16 news articles »

Judge to consider halting jail's Bible-only policy while federal lawsuit move...
14 Jun 2011 at 4:02am
Judge to consider halting jail's Bible-only policy while federal lawsuit moves ...The RepublicCOLUMBIA, SC ? A judge is set to consider whether a South Carolina jail's policy banning all publications except the Bible should be shelved during a federal lawsuit over the ban. US District Margaret Seymour is considering that request ...and more »

Gamecock Fans, Businesses Gear Up For Omaha - WLTX.com
13 Jun 2011 at 9:02pm
USA TodayGamecock Fans, Businesses Gear Up For OmahaWLTX.comColumbia, SC (WLTX) -- There is a lot of money to be made or spent with USC in the College World Series. Local businesses and fans are already gearing up. "Eat More Tees" in Columbia printed the shirts early Monday afternoon and they say "We're Back," ...South Carolina is ready for a return engagement in College World SeriesBoston HeraldDefending national champion Gamecocks back to Omaha with 8-2 win over UConnWashington PostUSC Defeats UConn, 8-2 to Earn a Trip to Back to CWSNews Channel 7Sacramento Bee -Omaha World-Herald -Baseball America (blog)all 181 news articles »

Lawmakers Return to Work Tuesday - WLTX.com
13 Jun 2011 at 8:39pm
The Herald | HeraldOnline.comLawmakers Return to Work TuesdayWLTX.comColumbia, SC (WLTX) -- Governor Nikki Haley and Republicans may have to give a little if they want to get what they want done in the extended session. "Asking them to complete a process we started three years ago," said Democrat Sen. ...South Carolina's ?Special? SessionFITSNewsSC legislators return for wrap-up sessionWestport-NewsSC legislators return for wrap-up sessionBeaumont EnterpriseDaily Cometall 234 news articles »

Police: Woman Scammed Out of $17000 - WLTX.com
13 Jun 2011 at 8:17pm
Police: Woman Scammed Out of $17000WLTX.comColumbia, SC (WLTX) - Columbia police are searching for suspects they say swindled an elderly woman out of $17000. Officers say the crime took place on May 24, 2011 as the victim was leaving the K-Mart at 4400 Fort Jackson Boulevard. ...71-year-old out $17000 after scamWISall 4 news articles »

With a Harvest of Prospects, UConn Baseball Makes Its Mark - New York Times
12 Jun 2011 at 5:54pm
New York TimesWith a Harvest of Prospects, UConn Baseball Makes Its MarkNew York TimesRichard Shiro/AP By VIV BERNSTEIN COLUMBIA, SC ? The moment George Springer had waited and worked and prepared a lifetime for came and went last Monday without celebration. There were no embraces or back slaps from his family or Connecticut teammates, ...Gamecocks move a game away from College World Series after 5-1 victory over ...Washington PostUConn Baseball Players Go Separate WaysAmerican ChronicleSouth Carolina 5, UConn 1: Wrapping Things UpHartford Courant (blog)Sumter Item -WCBD -Baseball America (blog)all 280 news articles »