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Political analysts ponder SC's GOP primary at USC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A panel of political analysts and journalists are taking a look at South Carolina's Republican presidential primary at a discussion sponsored by the University of South Carolina's political science department.

GOP Candidates Forum

The clock is ticking and most of the Republican Presidential Candidates are leaving nothing to chance. Texas Governor Rick Perry, Former house speaker Newt Gingrich and Senator Rick Santorum spent Tuesday evening making a last ditch effort to present their issues to South Carolina voters.

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.

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.

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.

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