Haley Transparency
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley came into office promising a commitment to transparency, but the deletion of emails by staffers has brought new criticism that she has fallen short on that key campaign issue.
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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.
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.
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.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Merry Christmas from ABC COLUMBIA. We wish you and yours a very happy holiday!
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.
Earthquake Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ An earthquake that registered a magnitude of 2.6 shook residents near Charleston but no damage has been reported.
