Investment group wants to build SC's 1st casino
HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (AP) — An investment group that wants build the state's first casino near Hardeeville is already meeting resistance from Gov. Nikki Haley's office.
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SC boater, 2 dogs rescued from disabled skiff
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina boater and two dogs are safe after being rescued from the Stono River by the Coast Guard and the Charleston County Sheriff's Office.
Gingrich faces tough questions at black church
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich is being challenged about his past statements on race and class during a forum at a black church in South Carolina.
Economy Major Issue heading into SC Primary
For the first time this election season, the Republican presidential race is now playing out in a state with a dismal economy.
In SC, Perry steps lightly on Republican rivals
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry aimed his sharpest criticism at President Barack Obama rather than his GOP rivals as he campaigned Friday in coastal South Carolina, eight days ahead of the state's primary.
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.
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.
