House Republican leaders are pushing plans to put more power in the hands of House Speaker Bobby Harrell.

The State newspaper reported Monday that Coble hopes to get more than $76 million for road improvements, homeless services and a nursing home.

The report says the problem rests with the agencys top management, whose major policy decisions have been challenged repeatedly in recent years by lawmakers, judges,  environmentalists, doctors and residents.

The State newspaper reported Tuesday that 16 workers will lose their jobs next month. Six vacant positions also are being eliminated.

A troubled economy and falling tax revenues mean problems for public education.

Newspapers in the Carolinas are revving up their printing presses amid demand for commemorative editions following President-elect Barack Obama’s historic victory.

SCE&G and the state-owned utility, Santee Cooper, want to build two nuclear reactors in Fairfield County north of Columbia, where they operate one reactor now.

For the first time since 1979, it appears South Carolina’s state Senate will have no women.

The Post and Courier of Charleston backed McCain in its Sunday editions. The State of Columbia and The Greenville News endorsed the Arizona senator last month.

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford will allow $488 million in state spending cuts go into effect without his signature.

A 40-year-old Lexington woman is jailed after authorities say she stole more than $230,000 from her employer.

Signing the record of decision for the northern route clears the way for buying land for the interstate between I-95 and the North Carolina state line.

The stage has been set for South Carolina legislators to debate how they’ll cut $488 million in spending that mostly will affect colleges and health programs.

The stage has been set for South Carolina legislators to debate how they’ll cut $488 million.

Legislators will be back at their desks in Columbia to deal with plans to cut $488 million from the state’s $7 billion budget.