Bauer organizes for 7th District run
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Former Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer has his eyes set on Congress as he seeks the GOP nomination in South Carolina's new 7th Congressional District.
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Civil War diarist's photos reunited with journals
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nearly 200 photographs that famed Civil War diarist Mary Boykin Chestnut collected to illustrate her epic story have been reunited with her original journals, 125 years after her death.
Officials to Spray for Mosquitoes
City of Columbia, Richland County and State DHEC officials will spray for Mosquitoes in Edgewood Community Thursday.
USC hosts poet Maggie Dietz at literary festival
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is opening its fall literary festival with a visit from Maggie Dietz, who brings poetry to the general public as director of the American Favorite Poem Project.
Huntsman: GOP rivals don't know enough about China
BLUFFTON, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential hopeful Jon Huntsman says opponents Herman Cain and Mitt Romney raise concerns about misguided policy in their comments on dealing with China.
More than 500 attending SC education summit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than 500 educators, business leaders and legislators from across South Carolina are gathering in Columbia to discuss how schools can compete globally.
USC debate focuses on Israeli-Palestinian conflict
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict is being debated at the University of South Carolina.
Huntsman Making Campaign Swing through SC
Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman is starting a three-day campaign swing through South Carolina.
SC Teacher Accused of Having Sex With Student
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) _ A 36-year-old Chesterfield County teacher is accused of having sex with a former middle school student. The Darlington County Detention Center says deputies arrested Carole Ann Hope on charges of criminal sexual conduct with a minor and lewd act on a minor.
Virginia Family Slain
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) _ A hearing for a man charged in the stabbing deaths of his wife and three stepchildren in Newport News has been continued until January 4th. John Moses Ragin's status hearing had been set for Wednesday in Newport News Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. The 36-year-old Ragin is being held without bond.
Officials to Spray for Mosquitoes
City of Columbia, Richland County and State DHEC officials launch an aggressive exterminating plan after confirmed cases of West Nile virus show up in mosquitoes in Columbia.
Tapp's Center for the Arts Opens
The Tapp's Center for the Arts held it's ribbon cutting ceremony on Main Street, Tuesday.
Greenville Deputy Followed Procedures in Crash
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ The Greenville County sheriff's office says a deputy was following proper procedures when he pursued a suspicious vehicle that wrecked, killing the driver. A deputy was pursuing a vehicle thought to contain a man who had been the object of a massive manhunt that prompted the lockdown of 10 schools on Oct. 28.
SC higher education agency seeks more money
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's higher education agency says its first budget priority is recouping money that's been cut from public colleges over the past two years.
Bachmann adds SC Campaign Adviser
Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann has added an adviser to her South Carolina presidential campaign. Bachmann said Wednesday that Wesley Donehue has joined her team. The outspoken Republican activist will serve as a spokesman and strategist, as well as help the national new media team.
Cow mascot stolen from Anderson restaurant
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — There's a reward for cattle rustling in Anderson.
More wrangling over estate of late James Brown
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Trustees who say they were unjustly removed from the charitable trust of the late soul singer James Brown urged South Carolina's Supreme Court on Tuesday to strike down the estate settlement.
400,000 sunfish going into the Edisto River
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — About 400,000 fish are being released into the Edisto River.
Huntsman making campaign swing through SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman is starting a three-day campaign swing through South Carolina.
Haley to be honored for work on Heritage Classic
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is being honored for helping find a new title sponsor for the Heritage Classic golf tournament.
Occupy Movement Marches to City Hall
More than a hundred protesters gathered their signs and voices and took their fight from the State House lawn to City Council Chambers. Demonstrators say they wanted to take their message to those who need to hear it most.
Company Moving into Vacant Barnwell County Plant
An international maker of highway safety products is opening in Barnwell County, creating 25 jobs over two years in a building that once employed more than 300.
Dog Fighting Ring Update
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Richland County authorities say 15 of the 24 dogs seized during a September raid on a dog-fighting operation are in foster homes. Sheriff Leon Lott said Tuesday that $1,700 in donations helped pay to care for the dogs.
Conway Man Pleads Guilty To Counterfeit Charge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A 23-year-old Horry County man admits he made counterfeit $10 and $100 bills on a computer. U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles said Tuesday that Parish Gagum of Conway pleaded guilty in federal court in Florence to making counterfeit money.
Small Business Owner: 'We create jobs'
For the first time, the City of Columbia invites small business owners to a gripe session they hope, in the end, benefits them, merchants and consumers.
