Read Pope Francis' Historic Speech to Congress
Here is the full text of the speech Pope Francis was slated to give to Congress, as translated by the Holy See:
Politics
Daniel Geary, "Beyond Civil Rights: The Legacy of the Moynihan Report
On the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the Moynihan Report, Daniel Geary, author of Beyond Civil Rights: The Moynihan Report and Its Legacy will be visiting the University of South Carolina from Sept 22 to 24 as a guest…
Carolina readies voters with forum on presidential primaries
Ahead of the First in the South Primary, the University of South Carolina aims to educate its students about the process.
GOP Gov. Haley asks for review of SC's 3 abortion clinics
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has asked South Carolina's public health agency to investigate the state's three abortion clinics, concentrating on the one operated by Planned Parenthood.
State Sen. Paul Thurmond says he's not seeking 2nd term
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — State Sen. Paul Thurmond says he won't seek re-election next year so he can focus on his family.
Haley: More than 10,000 have signed up for GOP forum in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says more than 10,000 people have registered to attend a Republican presidential forum in Greenville next month.
SC GOP legislators seek audit of money to Planned Parenthood
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina House Republicans are seeking an audit of Planned Parenthood clinics in the state as Congress considers cutting off federal funding to the abortion provider.
GOP runoff next month for vacated SC House District 106 seat
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Two Republicans meet in a runoff next month for the House District 106 seat on the Grand Strand vacated earlier this year.
Marco Rubio Visits Columbia
On Monday, Presidential hopeful Marco Rubio visited the midlands to file for the first-in-the-South primary.
Democrats to renew push for Medicaid expansion in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democrats plan to renew efforts next year to expand Medicaid eligibility, saying that's the most important way to continue the work of their slain colleague, Sen. Clementa Pinckney.
Graham takes trip down memory lane at SC Statehouse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Likely presidential candidate Lindsey Graham has returned to his roots.
Governor signs bill to fire SC State trustees
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a bill firing the trustees at South Carolina State University just hours after the House and Senate approved a compromise bill.
Senate Republicans offer another plan to fix SC roads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senate Republicans say they have a plan to raise more money for roads and give South Carolinians income tax cuts.
Community Can Weigh in on Race Relations
Representative Mia McLeod of Richland County is hosting a Town Hall Thursday night at 6:00.
Matt Moore gets 2nd 2-year term as SC Republican chairman
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republicans have voted to keep Matt Moore as their chairman.
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