State Democrats talk presidential politics, state comeback
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Democrats launched their annual convention weekend insisting they can return to power in this GOP-dominated state.
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Mark Warner, Lincoln Chafee to address SC Democrats
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Virginia Sen. Mark Warner is among those scheduled to address a gathering of South Carolina Democrats this weekend.
SC House debating bill that provides $400M more for roads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has defeated the first attempt to provide a bigger income tax cut as part of a comprehensive plan to raise more money for state roads.
Legislative Black Caucus asks SC State president to resign
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Legislative Black Caucus is calling on South Carolina State University's president to resign, saying Thomas Elzey has proven he can't lead the school past its fiscal woes.
House majority leader says 2 plans to fix SC roads upcoming
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — House Majority Leader Bruce Bannister says two different plans to get more money to South Carolina roads will be introduced this week.
Harrell Undecided about Political Future
Former Speaker of the House, Bobby Harrell says he may not be ready to walk away from the political arena just yet.
Gov. Haley names director of troubled DSS
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has named a former director at South Carolina's Department of Juvenile Justice as her choice to lead the troubled Department of Social Services.
SC House elects Lucas as speaker
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Rep. Jay Lucas has been sworn in as the speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives.
SC's rural areas still mixed on Gov. Haley
BARNWELL, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley came to eight rural, poor counties during her first term, bringing job fairs, medical screenings and free vaccines as part of her charitable foundation.
SC Exit polls: Nikki Haley strong with GOP base
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — For years, South Carolina has been a reliably red state with Republicans holding the top political offices. Results from exit polling conducted for The Associated Press and television networks on Tuesday in the state show the trend will continue.
SC Exit polls: Nikki Haley strong with GOP base
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — For years, South Carolina has been a reliably red state with Republicans holding the top political offices. Preliminary results from exit polling conducted for The Associated Press and television networks on Tuesday in the state show that the trend should continue.
SC Supreme Court: Harrell seat election on ballot
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The general election to fill former House Speaker Bobby Harrell's seat will continue Tuesday while the Supreme Court considers whether state election commissioners properly called for a special election.
Rubio returns to South Carolina to talk to voters
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida sounded like a presidential candidate in a speech in South Carolina.
VP Biden Visits Columbia for Second Time in 2014
Vice President Joe Biden visited Columbia Tuesday.
Politicians Walk Local Parade Route
The 35th annual Labor Day parade brought some of the state's best known politicians to Chapin.
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