Newt wins, on to Florida
Newt Gingrich handedly won South Carolina during the primary and beat his nearest opponent by more than 10%.
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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.'
Campaign ad spending surges past $12 million in SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The crush of campaign ad spending in South Carolina has swollen to more than $12 million so far, with candidates and independent groups paying top dollar to elbow for room in the state's advertising marketplace.
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.
Newt Gingrich One on One
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, sat down with ABC Columbia News for a one-on-one interview about the upcoming South Carolina Primary.
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Rick Santorum: "You can't have a strong economy unless you have strong families."
Rick Santorum sat down with ABC Columbia News for a one-on-one interview about the upcoming First in the South Primary in South Carolina.
Suspect Arrested in Olive Garden Shooting
Columbia police have arrested a suspect they say shot and killed a man in an Irmo restaurant parking lot.
Mark Sanford Participates in Forum
Had things gone differently, it might have been Mark Sanford's week with the South Carolina presidential primary looming.
George Rogers Blvd. Victims Id'd
The Richland County Coroner's office has identified the four people killed in a fiery crash on George Rogers Blvd. Wednesday morning.
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.
Sanford not looking back as SC primary approaches
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Had things gone differently, it might have been Mark Sanford's week with the South Carolina presidential primary looming.
Perry abandons bid, backs Gingrich
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry abandoned his presidential bid and endorsed Newt Gingrich.
GOP presidential candidates prepare for SC debate
The five Republicans seeking their party's nomination for president are preparing for the last televised debate before Saturday's South Carolina primary.
2012 South Carolina State of the State
The 2012 South Carolina State of the State address was held at the State Capitol Wednesday evening. While Governor Nikki Haley said a lot of achievements have been made during her first year in office, she admits there is still more work that needs to be done.
