Rep. Mulvaney endorses Perry for president
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney of South Carolina is backing Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s presidential bid and will advise the Republican on economic issues.
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Bachmann campaign chief, deputy depart WH bid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The campaign chief and deputy campaign manager for Republican presidential contender Michele Bachmann are leaving in a campaign shake-up.
Going into Labor on Labor Day
While Labor Day is a day to rest and relax from work, some women aren’t exactly relaxing, instead they are bringing new life into the world.
Haley’s trip to Paris cost $127,000 so far
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The bills from Gov. Nikki Haley’s weeklong trip to Europe in June total more than $127,000 and are still coming in. But the governor returned home with two agreements with foreign employers that are in the works, not done deals as Haley has said.
Leading GOP candidates attending SC forum
The leading Republican presidential candidates are visiting South Carolina this Labor Day to attend a forum in Columbia hosted by U.S. senator and tea party favorite Jim DeMint.
Man killed in shooting with police after SC game
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating the fatal shooting of a person by a Columbia police officer after a football game.
State treasurer to lead Romney efforts in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Treasurer Curtis Loftis will serve as the South Carolina chair of the presidential campaign of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.
SC to send aid to Irene-battered Vermont
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s governor has verbally authorized the state to deploy National Guardsmen, dump trucks and Humvees to Vermont to help the state recover from damage caused by Hurricane Irene.
USC foreign exchange student drowns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A foreign exchange student attending the University of South Carolina has died of an apparent drowning in the Saluda River.
Myrtle Beach business owners: summer season OK
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Myrtle Beach business owners say the best thing about the 2011 vacation season is that revenues didn’t drop.
