Gingrich calls Romney, Bain Capital 'exploitive'
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich is leveling a forceful new attack on rival Mitt Romney, calling the Republican front-runner's private equity firm "exploitive."
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Perry prays for Obama at SC Christian gathering
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry is taking a pause from partisan campaigning in South Carolina to pray for President Barack Obama's safety and wisdom.
Amir Jennings Update
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _A notable Columbia criminal defense attorney said Tuesday he is now representing the South Carolina mother of a toddler who has been missing since Thanksgiving. Hemphill Pride II told The Associated Press that he was hired Monday to represent Zinah Jennings on a charge of unlawful conduct toward a child.
Vandals Do $50,000 in Damage to SC Office
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Spartanburg County deputies say someone did $50,000 worth of damage to a doctor's office over the weekend. Investigators said vandals drilled a hole in the roof of Weir Ear, Nose and Throat in Spartanburg, then put a garden hose through the hole and turned on the water.
Jackson: Fight SC's voter ID, immigration laws
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson says people should fight South Carolina's new laws on voter identification and immigration.
NRC to hold meeting on Oconee nuclear safety
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — The Nuclear Regulatory Commission plans a meeting this week on safety at the Oconee Nuclear Station near Seneca.
Easley school bus wreck injures several students
EASLEY, S.C. (AP) — Several students have been taken to two hospitals after a wreck involving a school bus in Easley.
SC trooper arrested after 3-hour standoff
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper has been arrested after a standoff at his Simpsonville home.
SC Supreme Court to hear Charleston cruise case
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court has agreed to hear a lawsuit challenging Charleston's expanded cruise industry without having the case going first go to a lower court.
Columbia attorney retained to represent SC mother
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina mother of a toddler missing since Thanksgiving has retained a notable Columbia criminal defense attorney.
Romney says he pays about 15 percent in income tax
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Mitt Romney says he will release his tax returns in April and they will show he pays close to 15 percent of his income in taxes.
Newt Gingrich says he's best qualified to take on President
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says he thinks his performance in debate against fellow Republicans shows he's best qualified to take on President Barack Obama in the fall.
Romney says he may release tax returns in April
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Under pressure, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney says he might be willing to release his tax returns.
In the super PAC era, do handshakes even matter?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Forget kissing babies on the campaign trail. The millions of dollars' worth of political advertisements airing before the early primary elections are turning out to be money well spent: The ads have affected primary results more than other forms of campaigning, including personal appearances by candidates, stump speeches or town hall meetings, according to an analysis by The Associated Press.
Gay couple asks for marriage license in Greenville
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A couple is heading to the Greenville County courthouse knowing full well they won't be able to get a marriage license.
Rivals assail Romney in South Carolina debate
Under heavy debate pressure from his rivals, Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney defended his record as a venture capitalist, insisted he bears no responsibility for attack ads aired by his allies and grudgingly said Monday night he might release his income tax returns this spring.
Jon Huntsman Quits Presidential Race
Republican Jon Huntsman has dropped out of the GOP presidential race and has endorsed Mitt Romney.
Customers Fueled Up by Rising Gas Prices
Customers are beginning to feel the pain at the pump as prices continue to rise. Now analysts say things could get worse before they get better. News that's forcing a lot of people to buckle up for what's expected to be a pretty expensive ride.
How Important is the South Carolina Primary?
All six GOP Presidential hopefuls have descended on South Carolina in hopes of taking the top spot in the state's First in the South Primary.
Voter ID Law Focus of MLK Day Rally
Hundreds of South Carolinians gathered at the State Capitol to hear leaders commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and at the same time, learn more about controversy over a constitutional right King worked so hard to protect: the right to vote.
