Immigration Law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina officials want a federal appeals court to overturn a judge's order putting parts of the state's tough new immigration law on hold.
Calhoun News
Charleston Mayor Wants to Plant 10,000 Trees
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Charleston Mayor Joe Riley says he wants the city to plant 10,000 new trees. Riley delivered his state of the city address Tuesday. He says planting the trees would help local beautification and reforestation efforts. Riley says over the past decades, more and more of the city has become concrete.
More Funding for Dept. of Mental Health in Haley's Budget
Governor Haley is making mental health a top priority in her first executive budget.
Deputies Searching for Missing Woman
Richland County deputies are asking for your help in the search for a missing woman.
Events Leading up to World Beer Festival
The World Beer Festival is coming to Columbia Saturday, but some couldn't wait to get their hands on some tasty brews.
Men,1 with Sword, Rob SC Home
LONGS, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say three men, including one carrying a sword, tried to rob a home in Horry County. Police say it happened early Tuesday in the community of Longs, northwest of North Myrtle Beach
Stem Cell Research Address
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ An expert in the area of stem cell research in medicine spoke at the University of South Carolina Tuesday night.
Unemployment Down Again in SC
South Carolina's unemployment rate dropped to 9.5 percent last month, the lowest rate in three years.
SC Democrats Demolish Sand Sculpture of Candidates
The presidential primary is over, and some South Carolina Democrats are ready to go pound sand.
Man Gets 30 Years for Killing Fort Mill Girlfriend
YORK, S.C. (AP) _ A man will spend 30 years in prison after admitting he choked his girlfriend to death in her Fort Mill apartment. The Herald of Rock Hill (http://bit.ly/yCpSNd ) reports that 32-year-old Jimmy Kendall pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced Monday.
Gov. Haley Defends Romney Endorsement
Less than 48 hours after Newt Gingrich's stunning victory in the South Carolina Republican primary, Gov. Nikki Haley defends her endorsement of Mitt Romney as the best presidential candidate.
Women In Politics
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A group that works to get more women elected in South Carolina has launched an online course about how to run a campaign.
Newt wins, on to Florida
Newt Gingrich handedly won South Carolina during the primary and beat his nearest opponent by more than 10%.
Gingrich Wins South Carolina
After days of twists and turns in the Republican primaries, Gingrich comes out on top in the Palmetto State.
Voter Turnout Mixed in the Midlands
Amid heavy wind, rain and a Saturday, voters' presence at the polls in the Midlands was unpredictable.
SC Voters Take in Topsy-Turvy Week before Primary
The dynamics of the GOP presidential race in South Carolina have shifted dramatically this week after a series of events left the campaign in turmoil and left countless voters undecided about who to support.
9 SC Schools Named Finalists for Palmetto's Finest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Nine South Carolina schools are finalists for awards that recognize innovation and excellence. The state Association of School Administrators named finalists this week for the 2012 Palmetto's Finest awards.
Mother Killed In Lancaster County
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) _ Lancaster County deputies say a mother of three young children has been shot to death in her home.
In their own words, GOP Presidential hopefuls.
In four seperate one on one interviews, we talked with all four GOP Presidential hopefuls about their run for the Republican Nomination.
Watch the Election Results on your smartphone!
ABC Columbia will be providing exclusive live coverage of Your Voice Your Vote 2012 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and it's available on your smartphone!
'Small Hurdles' Expected for Saturday Primary
The last time an election was held on a Saturday in South Carolina was four years ago, and election officials hope this weekend's primary goes as smoothly; however, they do expect what they call 'small hurdles.'
At Least 2 SC Officers Injured in Prison Riot
Authorities are not yet sure what prompted a disturbance among inmates at Lieber Correctional Institution near Ridgeville during which at least two corrections officers were injured.
Army's Top Enlisted Leader: We Still Need Soldiers
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) _ The Army's top enlisted leader says the smaller Army of the future will still require new professional soldiers. Sergeant Major of the Army Raymond Chandler spoke Thursday at Fort Jackson and addressed 1,100 of the service's newest military graduates.
Three Students Among Four Dead In Fiery Crash
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The University of South Carolina says three students were among the four people killed in a pre-dawn wreck near Williams-Brice Stadium this week.
GOP Drama 'Good' for South Carolina
Romney's out; Santorum actually won Iowa. With twists and turns personifying the race for the GOP nomination, local officials believe the drama is good press for South Carolina.
