Bachmann campaign chief, deputy depart WH bid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The campaign chief and deputy campaign manager for Republican presidential contender Michele Bachmann are leaving in a campaign shake-up.
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Going into Labor on Labor Day
While Labor Day is a day to rest and relax from work, some women aren't exactly relaxing, instead they are bringing new life into the world.
Haley's trip to Paris cost $127,000 so far
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The bills from Gov. Nikki Haley's weeklong trip to Europe in June total more than $127,000 and are still coming in. But the governor returned home with two agreements with foreign employers that are in the works, not done deals as Haley has said.
Leading GOP candidates attending SC forum
The leading Republican presidential candidates are visiting South Carolina this Labor Day to attend a forum in Columbia hosted by U.S. senator and tea party favorite Jim DeMint.
Man killed in shooting with police after SC game
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating the fatal shooting of a person by a Columbia police officer after a football game.
State treasurer to lead Romney efforts in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Treasurer Curtis Loftis will serve as the South Carolina chair of the presidential campaign of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.
SC to send aid to Irene-battered Vermont
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's governor has verbally authorized the state to deploy National Guardsmen, dump trucks and Humvees to Vermont to help the state recover from damage caused by Hurricane Irene.
USC foreign exchange student drowns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A foreign exchange student attending the University of South Carolina has died of an apparent drowning in the Saluda River.
Myrtle Beach business owners: summer season OK
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Myrtle Beach business owners say the best thing about the 2011 vacation season is that revenues didn't drop.
Officials: Major change in SC since Sept. 11, 2001
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — In the days following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, South Carolina Army National Guard troops rushed to stand sentry at state airports, Air Force F-16s scrambled on round-the-clock air patrols and emergency responders quickly realized they could barely communicate with each other.
I-20 widening project in Richland County delayed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The widening of Interstate 20 in northeast Richland County has been delayed to tweak the contract proposal.
Garcia Rallies Gamecocks To 56-37 WIn
Stephen Garcia ran for two touchdowns and threw for another to rally the 12th-ranked Gamecocks past East Carolina 56-37 on Saturday after sitting out the first quarter and South Carolina trailing 17-0
Ga. native plans swim in handcuffs, shackles
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia native says he's planning a daring swim across the Mississippi River in handcuffs with his hands behind his back, shackles around his legs and a blindfold to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project.
Expect heavy congestion this month on I-95 in SC
SANTEE, S.C. (AP) — Motorists on one of the most heavily traveled interstates in South Carolina can expect heavy traffic jams during September.
Head of SC DHEC says he will retire in 2012
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The head of South Carolina's public health and environmental protection agency is retiring after 10 years at its helm.
Half of SC hospitals commit to no early C-sections
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — About half of South Carolina hospitals have formally agreed to stop delivering babies early through Cesarean sections that are not medically necessary.
SC Kangaroo customers donate $450,000 for troops
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Customers of South Carolina's Kangaroo Express convenience stores have donated more than $450,000 for soldiers since Memorial Day.
Three Purse Snatchings in Eight Days
Law enforcement officials in the Midlands are dealing with their third instance of purse snatching in a little over a week.
Last complaint in DPS director file dates to '97
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The last complaint made against the interim director of South Carolina's public safety agency was made more than a decade before the attorney general's office launched a review into new allegations against him.
SC DOT: make highways safe over Labor Day weekend
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina highway officials want motorists to drive safely this Labor Day weekend as they report highway fatalities have risen over last year.
No bond for suspect in USC professor's death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The man accused of killing a University of South Carolina professor he once dated will stay in jail.
Grand Strand tourism to bounce back for Labor Day
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Labor Day weekend tourism along South Carolina's Grand Strand is expected to bounce back strongly after last weekend's brush with Hurricane Irene.
The Business of Giving Back
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) On the heels of a tragedy involving suspected domestic violence - a year ago today , one local store dedicated itself to helping area women - down on their luck, get back on their feet.
1 Person Dead, 3 Wounded Including a Toddler In Sumter Shooting
A late night shooting leaves one woman dead and three more people injured including a 2 year old child.
No Bond for Accused Killer of USC Professor
37-year-old Hank Hawes, who is charged with stabbing to death his ex-girlfriend, 36-year-old USC professor, Jennifer Wilson, remains in jail, having been denied bond.
