Newt wins, on to Florida
Newt Gingrich handedly won South Carolina during the primary and beat his nearest opponent by more than 10%.
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Gingrich Wins South Carolina
After days of twists and turns in the Republican primaries, Gingrich comes out on top in the Palmetto State.
Gingrich says primary win a blow to elites
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Newt Gingrich says his victory in South Carolina’s GOP primary is a blow to elites.
Voter Turnout Mixed in the Midlands
Amid heavy wind, rain and a Saturday, voters’ presence at the polls in the Midlands was unpredictable.
Romney says he’ll attend debates in Florida
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Mitt Romney says he will attend the next GOP presidential debates in Florida, which is next up on the election calendar.
SC investigates Union County magistrate’s office
UNION, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating a report of missing funds from the Union County Magistrate’s Office.
Police: Robber killed in SC Waffle House shooting
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office says a man attempting to rob a local Waffle House at gunpoint was shot and killed by a customer carrying a concealed weapon.
SC man sentenced to 35 years in girlfriend’s death
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A 33-year-old Piedmont man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after admitting he killed his girlfriend in 2009.
SC man gets 35 years for pistol-whipping murder
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (AP) — A North Augusta man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to the pistol-whipping murder of an elderly man who tried to talk him out of getting in trouble.
NWS issues tornado watch in 14 SC counties
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for 14 counties as voters across South Carolina cast their ballots in the Republican presidential primary.
