SC Sen. Thomas loses re-election bid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Chairman David Thomas has lost his re-election bid for an eighth term.
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Tuesday's Primary Results
Here are the results from Tuesday's primaries around the state.
Not Many Candidates Facing Opponents in Primary
Fewer than two dozen of the 170 members of the South Carolina General Assembly face opponents in this year's primaries.
Low Voter Turnout
Polling managers throughout the state report lower than expected numbers for the state primaries...leaving many voters who weathered the storm to cast their ballots disappointed.
Rep. Skelton loses re-election bid in SC primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Walhalla Rep. B.R. Skelton has lost his bid for a sixth term.
Rep. Parker loses bid for 3rd term in SC House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Boiling Springs Rep. Steve Parker has lost his bid for a third term in the South Carolina House.
SC Sen. Rose loses re-election bid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Sen. Mike Rose has lost his bid for a fourth term.
Rep. Bowers defeats Rep. Brantley in SC House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hampton Rep. Bill Bowers has held onto his seat by defeating fellow Democratic Rep. Curtis Brantley of Ridgeland.
Limited Flights for Gamecock Fans Going to Omaha
Some Gamecock fans may be too late to travel to Omaha for the College World Series.
Overturned Tractor Trailer Prompts Evacuation
About a half-dozen Newberry County residents have been evacuated from their homes and U.S. 76 is shut down after a truck carrying explosive material overturned.
SC Legal Centers File Complaint Against Beaufort
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Two legal advocacy groups have filed a complaint with the South Carolina Department of Education contending that students with disabilities in the Beaufort Country School District are being denied services required by law. The Appleseed Legal Justice Center and the Southern Poverty Law Center filed the complaint Tuesday.
SC boy dies after wedged in chair with tired dad
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say an 8-month-old baby has died after becoming wedged in a chair with his father in their Anderson County home.
SC turnout light across state in primary voting
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Turnout was light across the state Tuesday as South Carolina voters cast their ballots in primary elections.
Fans invited to wish Gamecocks well at CWS
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Fans will have the chance to wish South Carolina's baseball team good luck at the College World Series on Wednesday.
Contested races in 4 SC congressional districts
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — There are primary races in four South Carolina congressional districts but most of the attention is on the crowded races in the state's new 7th Congressional District in the northeastern corner of the state.
SC legal centers file complaint against Beaufort
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two legal advocacy groups have filed a complaint with the South Carolina Department of Education contending that students with disabilities in the Beaufort Country School District are being denied services required by law.
Epley named Gamecocks women's tennis coach
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former William and Mary coach Kevin Epley was named the new women's tennis coach at South Carolina.
Post and Courier publisher retiring at end of year
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The editor and publisher of The Post and Courier of Charleston is planning to retire at the end of the year.
SC Primary 'Unprecedented' for Several Reasons
Low turnout across the state Tuesday for the 2012 primary wasn't the only factor which made this election day less than desirable, and very unique, according to election officials.
Lee Co. Man Electrocuted
A Lee County man has died after he was electrocuted while working in a field on his family's farm.
