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In SC, Huntsman defends Romney's record at Bain

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Jon Huntsman says its time for Republicans to stop attacking presidential front-runner Mitt Romney's role in a corporate-takeover firm. But the former Utah governor says Romney can be called on to account for plenty of government-related issues.

Possible tornado slams 2 western NC counties

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The National Weather Service says an apparent tornado ripped through Rutherford and Burke counties in western North Carolina, toppling trees, snapping power lines and causing significant damage to a mobile home park.

Jackson-King Day, in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The Rev. Jesse Jackson says his civil rights organization will announce its plans to fight for social justice and against poverty at several stops across South Carolina next week. Jackson said Wednesday his Rainbow Push Coalition will announce in Charleston on Monday night a 10-point plan to make the South better. He will continue with stops in Columbia and Greenville on Tuesday.

Chase Suspect

CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) _ Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says a rape suspect led deputies on a chase, firing his shotgun at officers before crashing his vehicle.

SC forum told nation should welcome immigrants

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Business leaders at a forum in North Charleston have been told the nation's immigration laws need to be more welcoming so human capital from abroad can help America get its economy moving and recover from the Great Recession.

DMV leader: Records show 900 dead may have voted

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's Department of Motor Vehicles has told the State Law Enforcement Division that more than 900 people who were recorded as having voted were actually dead.

SC unemployed would need to accept less pay

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — People drawing unemployment benefits in South Carolina would have to accept job offers that pay incrementally less than their previous wages under a policy change that could take effect later this week.

SC House kills bill creating Interstate 95 council

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators have upheld Gov. Nikki Haley's veto of a bill creating a regional council with the mission of improving economic and education opportunities along rural Interstate 95.

Federal judge puts SC immigration lawsuit on hold

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge in South Carolina has halted a lawsuit over the state's tough new immigration law pending the outcome of a U.S. Supreme Court decision on a similar challenge in Arizona.

Greenville woman gets 3 years for stealing $800K

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A 53-year-old woman who admitted she stole more than $800,000 from a small tool and die business in Greenville has been ordered to spend more than three years in prison.

SC Woman Gets 3 Years for Stealing $800K

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A 53-year-old woman who admitted she stole more than $800,000 from a small tool and die business in Greenville has been ordered to spend more than three years in prison.

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