Gingrich makes below-radar South Carolina stop
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich made a low-profile visit to South Carolina and paused for pictures and autographs at a fast-food restaurant.
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SC treasurer reacts to Moody's credit warning
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is urging Congress to find a permanent solution to the debt crisis in response to word from Moody's Investors Service that the state's credit rating probably would be lowered if it downgrades the U.S. government's credit rating.
Turkish delegation visiting SC prisons in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A delegation of prison officials from Turkey is visiting South Carolina this week to tour two of the state's prisons.
SC governor blasts media following AP jobs report
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is calling the media too negative following an Associated Press report that examined her use of an overstated and misleading phrase to brag about job announcements during her first six months in office.
Public Bus Budget Woes Continue
Local officials scramble to identify a permanent funding source for ailing public transit system.
Gov. Haley signs SC law on builders insurance
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a law insuring that builders' insurance policies cover damages resulting from defective work.
Bachmann continues campaigning in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann told a crowd of Christian activists that problems with the poor won't be solved by the government paying more money to take care of them.
Bachmann spends night in SC governor's mansion
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann stayed at the South Carolina governor's mansion as she campaigned in the state this week.
Marine Corps general: Bases to stay economic rock
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Marine Corps two-star general in charge of seven installations in five states along the Eastern Seaboard says Marine bases will remain economic engines of their regions even as the military faces drawdowns.
Keel celebrates return to SLED with ceremony
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Law Enforcement Division Chief Mark Keel has officially returned to the agency he always wanted to lead.
Clemson adding women's golf to athletic program
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson is adding women's golf to its athletic program, hoping to match the impact of the men's golf team.
Unemployment Workshops held Tues. & Wed.
South Carolina officials are offering two workshops to help educational institutions and government agencies identify ways to keep down their unemployment costs.
Bachmann in Columbia to sign spending limit pledge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann is bringing her campaign back to South Carolina this week.
Are You Polluting The Water?
Would you drink dirty water? Chances are, probably not. Yet, dirty water here in the Midlands could become a reality, if we don't do our part to keep it clean.
USPS looking for rural carriers
Are you looking for a part-time job? The United States Postal Service may be looking for you.
Sumter group launching school supplies drive
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A Sumter group is kicking off its annual effort to collect school supplies for children in need.
Volunteers marking Columbia storm drains
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Volunteers are marking storm drains Columbia to remind people that any waste that goes into them could end up in their water supply.
SCE&G to store toxic waste in casks, not pools
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The company that runs a Fairfield County nuclear plant says it will store radioactive waste in steel and concrete containers instead of submerging the refuse in water pools.
Home Sales Plunged in June
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A South Carolina realty group says home sales plunged in June from year-ago levels, but prices are up.
Haley Questioned on Job Growth In SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Republican Gov. Nikki Haley is touting state job numbers, repeatedly saying she's thrilled about the 10,000 jobs announced since she took office. But there's a little more to the story.
Tanner earns Diamond/ABCA coach of year honors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Ray Tanner was named the national coach of the year by Diamond/American Baseball Coaches Association.
Clemson OKs budget, re-elects Wilkins as chairman
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson University has again selected former U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Wilkins as the chairman of its board of trustees.
Enthusiasts in Gaffney for SC peach festival
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) — Peaches are among South Carolina's top crops, and a festival honoring the sweet, fuzzy fruit is under way this weekend in Gaffney.
SC to unveil new small business loan program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina small businesses will get a new source of funds under a new federal program.
Police seize cocaine, weapons from Columbia home
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police have arrested a woman they say was selling cocaine in a house with three children.
