Haley has great days and bad days in SC in 2011
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — These are some great days in South Carolina, if the people who answer the phone at state agencies are to be believed. But was 2011 a great year in the Palmetto State?
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Surprise! SCarolina, Clemson take championships
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The best surprises are usually the ones you don't see coming. And few would've imagined when the year began the stunning accomplishments that filled South Carolina's sports fields, arenas and stadiums throughout 2011.
Cops: Man IDs Rock Hill burglar, who apologizes
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a Rock Hill man broke into an apartment and tried to rob people inside at gunpoint, then took off his mask and apologized after someone recognized him.
Air India to get 1st SC-made Boeing 787
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Air India is becoming the first customer for the Boeing 787 jetliners being assembled at a plant in North Charleston.
SC library displays politicians' holiday cards
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Holiday cards on display at the University of South Carolina's Hollings library in Columbia show a kinder, gentler side of politicians.
Angel Poll
Angels play a major role in the Christmas story, but a new Associated Press-GfK poll shows they are a year-round presence for most, with 77 percent of adults saying they believe in their existence.
Last Minute Shoppers
Last minute shoppers race against the clock to get all of their Christmas shopping done.
Christmas Sunday Church Plans
The last time Christmas fell on a Sunday was in 2005. As this weekend approaches, some Midlands churches scramble to alter their plans, as they attempt to decide which day, Saturday or Sunday, is more appropriate.
Spartanburg, Greenville have lowest gas prices
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Greenville and Spartanburg have the lowest gasoline prices in South Carolina for the Christmas holiday.
SC treasurer votes against Borden's $80K payout
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis says he has voted against giving the departing chief investment officer of the state's pension fund an $80,000 payout.
Three young people arrested in Myrtle Beach death
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Myrtle Beach police have arrested three youths in connection with the shooting death of a man found on a city sidewalk earlier this week.
Occupy Protesters Give Governor 'Gift'
A day after a federal judge rules that Occupy Columbia protesters must no longer camp out on the State house grounds with tents and other sleeping materials, they present Gov. Nikki Haley with an early Christmas gift...a tent.
Justice Dept. Rejects Voter ID
The U.S. Department of Justice has rejected South Carolina's voter ID law, saying the new policy doesn't do enough to ensure that minority voters aren't discriminated against.
Gingrich to hold town hall and lunch in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Newt Gingirch's last campaign stop in the Republican presidential race before Christmas is going to be in Columbia.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Merry Christmas from ABC COLUMBIA. We wish you and yours a very happy holiday!
K-9 Fargo Remembered
A memorial service was held Thursday to honor and remember K-9 Fargo, who was killed in the line of duty last week.
Spartanburg, Greenville Have Lowest Gas Prices
Greenville and Spartanburg have the lowest gasoline prices in South Carolina for the Christmas holiday.
Gingrich to Hold Town Hall and Lunch in Columbia
Newt Gingirch's last campaign stop in the Republican presidential race before Christmas is going to be in Columbia.
Protester Urinated at State House
Authorities say a 47-year-old man who identified himself as an Occupy Columbia protester was arrested for urinating near a monument on Statehouse grounds, but protesters say they don't know him.
Alabama jail escapee captured in South Carolina
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Marshals tracked down an escapee from Alabama who fled to South Carolina before being captured.
