Mark Sanford Participates in Forum
Had things gone differently, it might have been Mark Sanford's week with the South Carolina presidential primary looming.
Calhoun News
Woman Shot to Death in Kershaw County
Kershaw County sheriff's deputies say an Elgin woman has died after she was shot in the chest following an argument.
Held Hostage at a Local Bank
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Investigators say they are still trying to figure out why a man took 15 hostages at an Orangeburg bank.
Retrial Date in Killing of Myrtle Beach Cop
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) _ The retrial of a man charged with killing a Myrtle Beach police officer is scheduled to start in March, Solicitor Greg Hembree told The Sun News of Myrtle Beach that he will again seek the death penalty against 33-year-old Luzenski Cottrell when his murder trial starts March 26.
Ron Paul One on One Interview
ABC Columbia News sat down with Congressman Ron Paul for a one-on-one interview about the South Carolina Primary.
Nikki Haley to Deliver 'State of the State'
Governor Nikki Haley says South Carolina can expect 'no surprises' during her State of the State address, scheduled for Wednesday evening.
SC Trooper Arrested after 3-Hour Standoff
Authorities say a South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper has been arrested after a standoff at his Simpsonville home.
Amir Jennings Update
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _A notable Columbia criminal defense attorney said Tuesday he is now representing the South Carolina mother of a toddler who has been missing since Thanksgiving. Hemphill Pride II told The Associated Press that he was hired Monday to represent Zinah Jennings on a charge of unlawful conduct toward a child.
Vandals Do $50,000 in Damage to SC Office
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Spartanburg County deputies say someone did $50,000 worth of damage to a doctor's office over the weekend. Investigators said vandals drilled a hole in the roof of Weir Ear, Nose and Throat in Spartanburg, then put a garden hose through the hole and turned on the water.
Newt Gingrich says he's best qualified to take on President
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says he thinks his performance in debate against fellow Republicans shows he's best qualified to take on President Barack Obama in the fall.
Rivals assail Romney in South Carolina debate
Under heavy debate pressure from his rivals, Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney defended his record as a venture capitalist, insisted he bears no responsibility for attack ads aired by his allies and grudgingly said Monday night he might release his income tax returns this spring.
Jon Huntsman Quits Presidential Race
Republican Jon Huntsman has dropped out of the GOP presidential race and has endorsed Mitt Romney.
How Important is the South Carolina Primary?
All six GOP Presidential hopefuls have descended on South Carolina in hopes of taking the top spot in the state's First in the South Primary.
Voter ID Law Focus of MLK Day Rally
Hundreds of South Carolinians gathered at the State Capitol to hear leaders commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and at the same time, learn more about controversy over a constitutional right King worked so hard to protect: the right to vote.
Adoption Challenge
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving a 2-year-old girl whose adoptive parents had to turn her over to her biological father on New Year's Eve.
Haley Unveils Her 2012-13 Budget Proposal
Joined by several state department heads, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley laid out her fiscal vision via her first executive budget.
Candidates Get Ready for SC GOP Debate
All eyes are on South Carolina and Myrtle Beach as the Republican Candidates for President get ready to square off in a Monday night Debate.
Economy Major Issue heading into SC Primary
For the first time this election season, the Republican presidential race is now playing out in a state with a dismal economy.
Man Charged with Manslaughter in Sister's Killing
Orangeburg County deputies have charged a man with voluntary manslaughter after he shot and killed his sister.
Sheriff: Deputy Stole Ceramic Tiles While on Duty
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) _ Lancaster County Sheriff Barry Faile says he fired one of his deputies for stealing ceramic tiles from a home under construction. Investigators said a man called authorities Thursday after seeing a sheriff's patrol car quickly leave the house he was building for his mother-in-law and noticing several boxes of tiles worth $500 were gone.
Environmental group seeks end to coal byproducts
An environmental group is suing a South Carolina utility, saying the company broke state law when it discharged arsenic and other contaminants into a river.
Ag department hosts tasting of winning recipes
South Carolina's Department of Agriculture is showing off the winners of a recipe contest featuring items from the department's "Certified SC" program.
Governor Haley Ready To Unveil Budget.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is ready to unveil her first executive budget. Haley is scheduled to lay out her proposal for the 2012-13 state budget on Friday.
SC Unemployment Director Discusses Tougher Rules
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina's unemployment agency is toughening rules for people drawing jobless benefits. Maj. Gen. Abraham Turner told a state Senate committee Thursday the policies take effect immediately.
Composite Sketch Targets Suspected Kidnapper
Lexington County authorities hope the more a composite sketch is seen, the better their chances of catching the person its depicts, as they search for a suspected kidnapper.
