The State

Investigator sees holes in Irmo bookie’s story

Investigator Travis Holdorf (lower right corner in photo) spent about five hours testifying Tuesday as he took the jury through the investigation ... 3 hours ago

SC Senate kills last effort to expand Medicaid

The vote was 23-19, with two Republicans – Ray Cleary of Georgetown and Paul Campbell of Berkeley County – joining all of the Senate’s 17 Democrats present in voting for the expansion. Four senators, one Democrat and three Republicans...

San Francisco, Houston to host Super Bowls in 2016, 2017

Failure of stadium referendum leaves Miami out in the cold 3 hours ago

Will Charleston concert-booking agency fill void left by 5PP?

Five Points has been hurting for music venue stability since Elbow Room closed in 2002. 2 hours ago

Overcoming a fear of frying (chicken)

Learn how not to be intimidated by frying chicken. Share your fried chicken tips. 3 hours ago

Bolton: Why put weight of obesity in SC just on food stamp recipients?

If Gov. Nikki Haley’s hopes to unshackle South Carolina from the grip of obesity, a paternalistic approach that singles out poor people by ... 3 hours ago

Fort Jackson commander suspended, accused of adultery

Brig. Gen. Bryan T. Roberts, a one-star general, took command of the base in April 2012 after the retirement of Maj. Gen. James M. “Mike” Milano. Before that, he oversaw training of Iraqi security forces.

Scenes from aftermath of deadly Moore, OK, tornado