State Fair Launches New Program
The South Carolina State Fair is introducing a new program that organizers hope will get people excited about agriculture in the state.
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Tuesday's Primary Results
Here are the results from Tuesday's primaries around the state.
Not Many Candidates Facing Opponents in Primary
Fewer than two dozen of the 170 members of the South Carolina General Assembly face opponents in this year's primaries.
Low Voter Turnout
Polling managers throughout the state report lower than expected numbers for the state primaries...leaving many voters who weathered the storm to cast their ballots disappointed.
Limited Flights for Gamecock Fans Going to Omaha
Some Gamecock fans may be too late to travel to Omaha for the College World Series.
Overturned Tractor Trailer Prompts Evacuation
About a half-dozen Newberry County residents have been evacuated from their homes and U.S. 76 is shut down after a truck carrying explosive material overturned.
SC Legal Centers File Complaint Against Beaufort
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Two legal advocacy groups have filed a complaint with the South Carolina Department of Education contending that students with disabilities in the Beaufort Country School District are being denied services required by law. The Appleseed Legal Justice Center and the Southern Poverty Law Center filed the complaint Tuesday.
SC boy dies after wedged in chair with tired dad
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say an 8-month-old baby has died after becoming wedged in a chair with his father in their Anderson County home.
Contested races in 4 SC congressional districts
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — There are primary races in four South Carolina congressional districts but most of the attention is on the crowded races in the state's new 7th Congressional District in the northeastern corner of the state.
SC Primary 'Unprecedented' for Several Reasons
Low turnout across the state Tuesday for the 2012 primary wasn't the only factor which made this election day less than desirable, and very unique, according to election officials.
Lee Co. Man Electrocuted
A Lee County man has died after he was electrocuted while working in a field on his family's farm.
Cayce Police Seek Suspect in Attempted Kidnapping
Police in Cayce are looking for a man they say tried to kidnap a woman after assaulting her and stealing her jewelry.
Richland Co. Deputies Investigating Arson
Richland County deputies are looking for a suspected arsonist.
Andy Copeland: "The power of prayer is real."
Andy Copeland, father of 24 year old Aimee Copeland, sat down with ABC Columbia News to talk about his daughter's fight to survive against a flesh eating bacteria.
Gamecocks Get Back To Omaha
South Carolina is heading back to Omaha. The Gamecocks combined for five runs in the seventh and eighth innings en route to pulling away from Oklahoma for a 5-1 victory on Monday in the NCAA Columbia Super Regional at Carolina Stadium.
SC State Board of Trustees holding annual workshop
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University is discussing the school's budget and other matters at an annual meeting.
Woman Arrested as Accessory in SC Stabbing Death
A second person has been arrested in the stabbing death of a Branchville woman last week.
Gamecock Fans React to Win
Avid fans packed area bars sporting their garnet and black in support of The USC Gamecocks who pull out a win against Oklahoma.
Man Shot to Death Near Conway
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) _ Horry County police are looking for suspects in the shooting death of a man near Conway. Authorities say 20-year-old Jose Gutierez of Myrtle Beach died shortly after he was taken to Conway Medical Center on Friday night.
Fire Victim: 'Everything is gone'
A Sunday night apartment blaze leaves several people homeless, as the Red Cross assists them in picking up the pieces Monday and in the days to come.
Ex-SC county councilman facing new federal charge
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ The former Anderson County councilman accused of running a multi-million dollar precious metals Ponzi scheme is facing more legal troubles.
Haley, Graham Call for Offshore Drilling
Gov. Nikki Haley, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and Rep. Jeff Duncan are joining to support legislation they hope will lead to authorize drilling for oil and gas off South Carolina's shores.
Justice Dept. to Monitor SC Primaries
The U.S. Justice Department says it will have people monitoring the polls in both Fairfield and Williamsburg counties during South Carolina primary voting this week.
Police: 3-year-old shot, wounded in Sumter County
A 3-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after his uncle says the boy was shot while the two were fleeing bullets in Sumter County.
Haley, Graham, Duncan to discuss offshore drilling
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's governor and two of the state's congressional Republicans are talking about federal offshore drilling legislation.
