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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.
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.
Responses to Gov. Haley's State of State address
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley gave her second State of the State speech Wednesday evening. A look at some lawmakers' responses:
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.
Early morning crash leaves four dead
An early morning crash near Williams Brice Stadium leaves four people dead.
GOP Candidates Forum
The clock is ticking and most of the Republican Presidential Candidates are leaving nothing to chance. Texas Governor Rick Perry, Former house speaker Newt Gingrich and Senator Rick Santorum spent Tuesday evening making a last ditch effort to present their issues to South Carolina voters.
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.
Romney says he may release tax returns in April
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Under pressure, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney says he might be willing to release his tax returns.
Gay couple asks for marriage license in Greenville
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A couple is heading to the Greenville County courthouse knowing full well they won't be able to get a marriage license.
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.
