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Tea Party Express chair visiting Lowcountry

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The chairwoman of the Tea Party Express is visiting the South Carolina Lowcountry. The express group is the nation’s largest tea party political action committee. Amy Kremer plans a news conference asking that members of Congress sign a letter saying they will oppose any spending bill including funding for the federal health care act, sometimes known…

Morning News of Florence has new publisher, editor

FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The Morning News of Florence has a new publisher and regional editor. Publisher Stephen Wade and Regional Editor Don Kausler Jr., started their new duties this week, the newspaper (http://bit.ly/14GL4KO) reported. Wade comes from Independence, Mo., where he had been a senior group publisher for Gatehouse Media since January 2012. He replaces Mark Blum,…

LIVE UPDATES: Gamecocks ahead 27-10

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Gamecocks are giving the Tar Heels a tough start to the football season as they are ahead 27-10 in the first few minutes of the fourth quarter. Lightning in the area has delayed the game. For the latest coverage from the ABC Columbia Sports Team, including updates on the final minutes of the game, you…

6 plead guilty to education loan fraud in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Six people in South Carolina have pleaded guilty to lying on an application for federal education aid. U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles said Friday all six pleaded guilty in Florence to education loan fraud. Prosecutors say the defendants gave all their information to a seventh person, who filled out federal student aid applications, saying any…

Wilson: Syria action needs congressional approval

NORTH, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson says the Obama Administration should consult with Congress before taking any military action in Syria. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports (http://bit.ly/18anLaU ) the 2nd District GOP congressman made the comments Thursday during a visit to the North Auxiliary Airfield. Wilson says he has sent a letter to the…