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South Carolina officials announced a new behavioral health facility in the Florence area that could serve as a model for other areas of the state and address a "crisis" in

FLORENCE, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is investing up to $100 million in the new Florence Behavioral Health Hub, a collaboration between McLeod Health,

South Carolina public employees will get at least a $2,500 pay boost starting next month under a state budget heading to Gov. Henry McMasters desk.

"Prisoners (are) using contraband cellphones from behind state prison fences to continue committing crimes."

Teachers and state employees will get their pay raises after all. In addition, the states first veterinary school will be established at Clemson.

Governor gathers energy leaders ...

On top of their $10,400 salary, lawmakers receive an extra $260 a month for each day they convene during the special session.

COLUMBIA (AP) — The South Carolina General Assembly special session rolled on Wednesday without an end in sight as the House spent about an hour dealing with a few bills and vetoes, and the …

COLUMBIA (AP) — The $100 million deadlock in South Carolinas $13 billion budget erupted into public view Wednesday as the highest ranking House Democrat accused the Senates budget leader of …

The $100 million deadlock in South Carolina's $13 billion budget erupted into public view Wednesday