SCGOP Reclaims 'First' Title
After days of in-fighting between republican party members, South Carolina GOP officials reclaim its 'First in the South' spot, scheduling its primary ten days ahead of Florida's.
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Communities Adopt Columbia Fire Stations
Monday the Columbia-Richland Fire Department announced a new program, 'Adopt a Fire Station.' It's a program aimed at building stronger relationships between firefighters and the communities they serve
USC at Miss. St. Set For Noon On ABC Columbia
Monday, the SEC announced USC will face Mississippi State at 12:21 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 15. For the second straight week the Gamecocks will play on ABC Columbia.
SC GOP to announce presidential primary date
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republicans plan to announce when in January they'll hold a presidential primary.
SC, NC face 2012 with shrunken election budgets
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The eyes of the country will be on North and South Carolina in 2012, but the state agencies that make sure elections run smoothly are facing shrunken budgets.
NC bank's corporate recognition in SC dissolved
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's secretary of state is dissolving a North Carolina bank's recognition as a corporation in the state, a move that could affect the bank's ability to foreclose on properties and conduct other business in South Carolina courts.
Haley to unveil report cards, legislative agenda
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is hitting the road to give legislators grades on this year's session and unveiling her legislative plans for next session.
SCE&G to begin Tree Trimming
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --SCE&G perform tree trimming activities near utility lines beginning October 3, 2011 in the Shandon Neighborhood. The trimming will be completed by SCE&G contractors and work will be closely monitored on a daily basis by the City‘s…
Fatal Accident in Lexington County
The Lexington County Coroner's office tells ABC Columbia News they are investigating a fatality which occurred at approximately 12:20 AM on Sunday, October 2, 2011, on Fish Hatchery Road near the intersection of Wedgefield Circle.
Civil War newspapers go on view at Newseum in DC
WASHINGTON (AP) — Historic newspapers from the North and the South showing how the Civil War unfolded are going on display at the Newseum in Washington.
VA secretary orders waiver of fee changes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will waive fee changes that threatened deals on home mortgages with delays and higher costs.
Auburn Edges Gamecocks, 16-13
Auburn and its maligned defense bounced back in a big way on Saturday, defeating No. 10 South Carolina 16-13. The Tigers (4-1, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) overcame a spotty offense to wear down the Gamecocks at the end. Barrett Trotter found Phillip Lutzenkirchen for the go-ahead, 9-yard touchdown with 1:38 left.
SC museum resumes sidewalk telescope viewing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina State Museum is resuming its "Planets for the People" sidewalk telescope viewing.
APNewsBreak: Attorney general to check voter data
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's attorney general has questions about how the state Election Commission's data on voters without photographic identification and will delay a filing with the Justice Department as it reviews the new law.
USC project puts historic SC newspapers online
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina newspapers published between 1860 and 1922 can be accessed on the Web thanks to a project of the University of South Carolina Libraries.
USC's Wounded Warrior Captain
USC's game with Auburn will be a little more than just about football Saturday. The Gamecocks will wear special uniforms to help raise money for Under Armour's Wounded Warrior Project.
Continental Tire Plant deal unfinished
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -The chairman of the Sumter County Council says Continental Tire will build a plant in his county and bring up to 1,700 jobs, but a company spokeswoman says the deal isn't finished.
Fallen Cyclist Turns Deadly on SC Road
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a bicyclist lying on a rural Richland County road was struck and killed after the driver of an SUV swerved to miss a bystander who ran into her path to warn her of the fallen person.
VA Loan Closings May Be Hampered by Fee Snag
A delayed plan to lower fees on veterans' home loans may bring higher costs and delays in loan closings.
SC GOP: 'We will be first in the South'
South Carolina republican leaders react to Florida republican leaders' announcement that its state's presidential preference primary will be held January 31, which sends other states, including South Carolina, scrambling to establish new primary dates.
Hundreds to run for their lives and Walk for Life
Saturday morning hundreds of women will take steps against breast cancer.
SC GOP Condemns Florida Primary Date
Florida will hold its presidential primary on Jan. 31, a decision that is expected to prompt other states to move up their primary and caucus dates. A special committee made the decision Friday, thwarting efforts by national GOP leaders to push back the nominating process.
South Carolina Remains in Moderate Drought
All of South Carolina remains in a moderate drought despite heavy rains in some areas over the past week.
Student Loan Fraud
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A 36-year-old former state prison inmate from Florence has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for using the names of 23 fellow inmates to falsely secure financial aid for online college courses.
SC GOP Fights Florida to Hold South's First Primary
A joint announcement of the GOP's for New Hampshire, Iowa, Nevada and South Carolina vow to fight Florida and maintain their early primary dates.
