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The South Carolina sheriff's department whose deputy tossed a student across a classroom after she refused to give up her cellphone has agreed with the U.S. Justice Department to do its part in ending what the federal agency calls a "school-to-prison pipeline."

Union County residents can expect to see a referendum on the ballot in November that could reduce their property tax bills.

S.C. Reps. Mike Forrester and Eddie Tallon were recently named champions of free enterprise by the S.C. Business and Industry Political Education Committee.

Woodruff will host a free movie night Saturday at the amphitheater in McKinney Park.

A North Carolina man has filed a lawsuit against Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright alleging deputies took $29,000 after a traffic stop that didn't result in any charges.

Some homeowners are struggling with the rising cost of the refrigerant needed for their older air conditioning units.

The city of Greer is accepting proposals for the development of the site of the former Allen Bennett Memorial Hospital.

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina sheriff's department whose deputy tossed a student across a classroom after she refused to give up her cellphone has signed an agreement with the U.S. Justice Department that settles a civil rights review.

Lexington County school officials say a 14-year-old River Bluff High School sophomore died Wednesday night.

CLEMSON — Clemson is looking to increase security and improve fan entry at Death Valley this season, instituting a clear-bag policy and a re-entry voucher system at games.