Protesters hold events to mark legislators' return
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Occupy Columbia protesters are holding a series of events to mark legislators' return to the Statehouse.
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Huckabee hosting a SC forum for GOP candidates
One of the Republican candidates in the 2008 race, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, is hosting this year's GOP candidates at a noon forum in Charleston, S.C.
Construction crews to shift I-385 lanes again
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Crews expanding Interstate 385 south of Greenville say they have reached a new stage in construction and will have to shift traffic again.
Man Charged with Manslaughter in Sister's Killing
Orangeburg County deputies have charged a man with voluntary manslaughter after he shot and killed his sister.
Sheriff: Deputy Stole Ceramic Tiles While on Duty
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) _ Lancaster County Sheriff Barry Faile says he fired one of his deputies for stealing ceramic tiles from a home under construction. Investigators said a man called authorities Thursday after seeing a sheriff's patrol car quickly leave the house he was building for his mother-in-law and noticing several boxes of tiles worth $500 were gone.
Gingrich criticizes outside group supporting him
DUNCAN, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich is calling on an outside group that supports him to edit "inaccuracies" from a film it produced attacking Mitt Romney's tenure as a venture capitalist.
Anti-Bain hits on Romney may take root in SC race
WASHINGTON (AP) — South Carolina may be fertile ground for attacks on Mitt Romney's corporate takeover record.
APNewsBreak: Audit: $406M faulty Medicaid payouts
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — A new federal audit says South Carolina may have spent more than $406 million on improper Medicaid payments.
Newt Gingrich Rallies in South Carolina
Former House Speaker, Newt Gingrich, spoke to hundreds gathered for a home ownership rally, Thursday in Columbia.
Romney ad hits back against Bain attacks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Mitt Romney is hitting back against attacks on his time at the helm of private equity firm Bain Capital.
Museum exhibit focuses on Civil War shells
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — An exhibit opening at the Charleston Museum focuses on the shells and ammunition used during the Civil War.
Judge considers revoking Ludwig's probation
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man who avoided prison in a 2009 car crash that killed a Greenville homeowner could be headed back to jail.
SC woman jailed for having messy yard gets hand
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — A Mount Pleasant woman jailed for having a messy yard is getting a helping hand.
Haley's budget cuts taxes, education
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley's first budget proposal calls for corporations and people to get a break on their income taxes, while public workers in South Carolina go a fourth year without a pay raise.
ACLU says religious rally lawsuit being settled
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union says it has reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit claiming public schools in Chesterfield County are unconstitutionally promoting Christianity.
Environmental group seeks end to coal byproducts
An environmental group is suing a South Carolina utility, saying the company broke state law when it discharged arsenic and other contaminants into a river.
Ag department hosts tasting of winning recipes
South Carolina's Department of Agriculture is showing off the winners of a recipe contest featuring items from the department's "Certified SC" program.
Museum exhibit focuses on Civil War shells
An exhibit opening at the Charleston Museum focuses on shells and ammunition used during the Civil War.
Governor Haley Ready To Unveil Budget.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is ready to unveil her first executive budget. Haley is scheduled to lay out her proposal for the 2012-13 state budget on Friday.
SC Unemployment Director Discusses Tougher Rules
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina's unemployment agency is toughening rules for people drawing jobless benefits. Maj. Gen. Abraham Turner told a state Senate committee Thursday the policies take effect immediately.
