Campaign debt looms over SC treasurer’s campaign
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is carrying a $648,000 debt from his 2010 campaign and is spending more money than donors are giving him.
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York attorney shot to death, girlfriend arrested
YORK, S.C. (AP) — A York attorney has been killed at his home and police have arrested a woman they say was his live-in girlfriend.
SC Lt. Gov. Ard’s Campaign Files Campaign Report
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Ken Ard’s campaign is reporting nearly $283,000 in debt.
Charleston Top Vacation Destination.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Charleston has been honored as the top American travel destination by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler Magazine.
Charleston was No. 2 on the list last year.
Cops Find Carjacking Teens Asleep in Stolen Car
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Richland County deputies say they found two carjacking suspects asleep in the car they stole just hours earlier.
Investigators said three men approached a man at a gas station around 1 a.m. Saturday asking for a ride. The man said the suspects beat and robbed him after he took them where they wanted to go.
Fans on Garcia: ‘It’s About Time’
Several USC fans we spoke to on and off camera agree with the school’s decision Tuesday to kick embattled quarterback, Stephen Garcia, off the football team.
Richland County Deputy Battles Lung Cancer
Richland County Sheriff’s Deputy, Mark Ryan, was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in March.
Spurrier Walks Away From Press Conference
Citing a story about recruiting Bruce Ellington from the basketball team by The State columnist Ron Morris from 7 months ago, Spurrier said he would not do a press conference with Morris in attendance.
Green takes 2nd term working with employers, Guard
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Defense Department has appointed Columbia real estate broker John Green to his second 3-year term as chairman of the South Carolina Committee for Employer Support for the National Guard and Reserve.
Easley automotive hose plant adding 93 jobs
EASLEY, S.C. (AP) — A company that makes hoses for power steering fluid in automobiles and other light vehicles is spending $5 million to expand its Pickens County plant.
