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SC Man Accused Of Killing 2 Claims “Stand Your Ground” Self-Defense
An Irmo man accused of killing his wife and a man owed $20,000 by his sports betting ring is invoking South Carolina’s “stand your ground” self-defense law.
Agent Arrested After Being Accused Of Giving Inmate A Cellphone
A state Probation, Parole and Pardon Services agent has been arrested after authorities say he gave a cellphone to a South Carolina inmate.
Ex-SC Lottery Worker Indicted On Embezzlement
A former South Carolina lottery employee has been indicted on accusations he stole more than $200,000 from the agency.
2 More Face Jail Firing For Allegedly Beating Inmate
Two more Richland County jail guards have been recommended for termination in last month’s beating of an inmate.
Rapidly Spreading Disease Found In Bats In South Carolina
A disease that has killed millions of bats in the eastern U.S. is now in South Carolina , leading some scientists to say more needs to be done to stop the fungus that is spreading the illness.
South Carolina Bill Would Ban Kids Buying Electronic Cigarettes
A House panel has advanced a bill designed to keep electronic cigarettes out of juvenile’s hands.
Democrats Say GOP Early Voting Bill Limits Access
A South Carolina House committee advanced a bill that creates a nine-day window of no-excuse-needed early voting, but limits voters’ ability to vote early.
South Carolina Groups Press Court To Keep Voter Protections
Civil liberties groups say federal voter protections are still needed in South Carolina.
South Carolina Wants To Discuss Food Stamp Changes With Feds
South Carolina officials hope restricting what people can buy with food stamps will cut down on obesity.
Bill Would Allow Guns To Be Carried In Restaurants
Senators advanced Wednesday a bill intended to let people with concealed weapon permits carry their gun into restaurants while cautioning gun rights advocates not to do “something stupid.”
