Columbia raises $398K for MDA during telethon
We here at ABC Columbia want to say a big thank you to those of you who donated to our annual MDA Labor Day telethon.
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GOP candidates in SC vow to carry tea-party banner
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Pledging fidelity to the Constitution and vowing to carry the tea party’s banner to Washington, the Republicans chasing the GOP’s presidential nomination are pitching themselves as the strongest candidate to roll back four years of President Barack Obama’s tenure.
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.
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.
Hilton Head simplifies permitting process
HILTON HEAD, S.C. (AP) — The town of Hilton Head is streamlining its process for getting permits for commercial development in an effort that some hope will spur investment.
Perry pulls out of event due to wildires back home
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry is heading home from South Carolina to monitor wildfires that are raging in his state.
Leading GOP candidates attending SC forum
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — 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.
SC man dies in waterfall accident in NC
ROSMAN, N.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man has died after falling 80 feet to his death at a remote Transylvania County waterfall known as Sky Falls near the state line.
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.
