SC authorities fear synthetic drugs could return
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities in South Carolina are worried that synthetic narcotics sold over the counter could make a comeback in the state, despite a recent ban.
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Extraordinary Gingrich comeback also vindication
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — To say Newt Gingrich capped an extraordinary comeback with a South Carolina victory doesn't quite capture what happened.
Patriots Point closing to dock WWII destroyer
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Patriots Point is closing for a week to dock the repaired World War II destroyer Laffey next to the Yorktown.
SC mayor pulled over, then pulls trooper over
NORWAY, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the mayor of Norway's claim that he was legally empowered to pull over a state trooper after the trooper had pulled him over for speeding.
Spurrier Remembers Joe Paterno
Former Penn State head coach Joe Paterno passed away this morning from lung cancer at the age of 85. South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier released a statement hours after Paterno's death to remember one of the games greatest.
Joe Paterno Dead at 85
Joe Paterno Jr., whose glittering career as Penn State's football coach was tainted by a child sex-abuse scandal, died today. He was 85.
Newt wins, on to Florida
Newt Gingrich handedly won South Carolina during the primary and beat his nearest opponent by more than 10%.
Gingrich Wins South Carolina
After days of twists and turns in the Republican primaries, Gingrich comes out on top in the Palmetto State.
Gingrich says primary win a blow to elites
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Newt Gingrich says his victory in South Carolina's GOP primary is a blow to elites.
Voter Turnout Mixed in the Midlands
Amid heavy wind, rain and a Saturday, voters' presence at the polls in the Midlands was unpredictable.
Romney says he'll attend debates in Florida
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Mitt Romney says he will attend the next GOP presidential debates in Florida, which is next up on the election calendar.
SC investigates Union County magistrate's office
UNION, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating a report of missing funds from the Union County Magistrate's Office.
Police: Robber killed in SC Waffle House shooting
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office says a man attempting to rob a local Waffle House at gunpoint was shot and killed by a customer carrying a concealed weapon.
SC man sentenced to 35 years in girlfriend's death
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A 33-year-old Piedmont man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after admitting he killed his girlfriend in 2009.
SC man gets 35 years for pistol-whipping murder
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (AP) — A North Augusta man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to the pistol-whipping murder of an elderly man who tried to talk him out of getting in trouble.
NWS issues tornado watch in 14 SC counties
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for 14 counties as voters across South Carolina cast their ballots in the Republican presidential primary.
SC AG informs Justice Department of dead voters
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's attorney general is asking the U.S. Justice Department for an investigation into potential voter fraud.
Paul looks past South Carolina to caucus states
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul is looking past the South Carolina primary with plans to make the most of a handful of caucus states that could be more receptive to his libertarian message.
Small SC wildly succeeded at making voice heard
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republicans established their presidential primary more than three decades ago as way to raise the state's national political profile. They succeeded beyond their imagination.
Underground Railroad art on display in Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — As the observance of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War continues, artwork depicting the Underground Railroad is going on display in the city where the war began.
