SC, NC face 2012 with shrunken election budgets
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The eyes of the country will be on North and South Carolina in 2012, but the state agencies that make sure elections run smoothly are facing shrunken budgets.
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NC bank’s corporate recognition in SC dissolved
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s secretary of state is dissolving a North Carolina bank’s recognition as a corporation in the state, a move that could affect the bank’s ability to foreclose on properties and conduct other business in South Carolina courts.
Haley to unveil report cards, legislative agenda
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is hitting the road to give legislators grades on this year’s session and unveiling her legislative plans for next session.
SCE&G to begin Tree Trimming
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) –SCE&G perform tree trimming activities near utility lines beginning October 3, 2011 in the Shandon Neighborhood. The trimming will be completed by SCE&G contractors and work will be closely monitored on a daily basis by the City‘s 4 Certified Arborists from the Forestry and Beautification Division. The purpose of the trimming activities is to increase safety and…
Fatal Accident in Lexington County
The Lexington County Coroner’s office tells ABC Columbia News they are investigating a fatality which occurred at approximately 12:20 AM on Sunday, October 2, 2011, on Fish Hatchery Road near the intersection of Wedgefield Circle.
Civil War newspapers go on view at Newseum in DC
WASHINGTON (AP) — Historic newspapers from the North and the South showing how the Civil War unfolded are going on display at the Newseum in Washington.
VA secretary orders waiver of fee changes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will waive fee changes that threatened deals on home mortgages with delays and higher costs.
Auburn Edges Gamecocks, 16-13
Auburn and its maligned defense bounced back in a big way on Saturday, defeating No. 10 South Carolina 16-13. The Tigers (4-1, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) overcame a spotty offense to wear down the Gamecocks at the end. Barrett Trotter found Phillip Lutzenkirchen for the go-ahead, 9-yard touchdown with 1:38 left.
SC museum resumes sidewalk telescope viewing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina State Museum is resuming its “Planets for the People” sidewalk telescope viewing.
APNewsBreak: Attorney general to check voter data
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s attorney general has questions about how the state Election Commission’s data on voters without photographic identification and will delay a filing with the Justice Department as it reviews the new law.
