Gingrich says he never lobbied, didn't need money
BLUFFTON, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential contender Newt Gingrich says he never lobbied — mainly because he didn't need the money.
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Spartanburg says it's negotiating for Amazon jobs
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Spartanburg County officials have announced they are negotiating with Amazon to open a plant that would employ almost 400 people.
Former SC police chief's gun found in drug arrest
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A handgun that former North Myrtle Beach police chief William Bailey said was stolen from his pickup truck has been recovered in a drug-related arrest.
Great Falls woman found dead in home
GREAT FALLS, S.C. (AP) — Chester County officials say they think the death of a Great Falls woman was a homicide.
Fort Jackson gets Brig. Gen. Roberts as commander
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — The Army's largest training installation is getting a new commander who most recently been in charge of training troops in Iraq.
Georgia bluegrass band's instruments stolen in SC
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — A bluegrass band from Georgia had most of its equipment stolen in South Carolina, but managed to keep the show rolling with borrowed instruments.
SC officials investigate sex crime convict's death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the death of 49-year-old inmate serving a 20-year sentence for criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
Man pleads guilty to $2M chicken parts fraud
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 36-year-old Sumter man cheated a poultry plant out of more than $2 million by falsifying records about how he disposed of chicken parts.
Police investigate death of SC man at gas station
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found outside a gas station as a homicide.
Former SC governor West topic of lecture, signing
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina governor and ambassador John West is the topic of a lecture and book signing at The Citadel.
Richland deputies helping play Santa to seniors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County deputies are teaming up with several area businesses to help some seniors have a brighter holiday.
DMV leader visits all SC offices to get ideas
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Executive Director Kevin Shwedo says he has come up with a list of 150 things that should be changed at the DMV after visiting all 68 agency offices.
Tis' the Season for Robberies
The Kershaw county Sheriff's department says violent crimes tend to increase sharply over the Christmas holiday season. Officials are now taking proactive measures to curb the crimes before they happen.
You Can Be a Santa This Holiday Season
When you're out shopping this holiday season, you can also "Be a Santa to a Senior."
SC Officials Investigate Sex Crime Convict's Death
The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the death of 49-year-old inmate serving a 20-year sentence for criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
Man Pleads Guilty to $2M Chicken Parts Fraud
Authorities say a 36-year-old Sumter man cheated a poultry plant out of more than $2 million by falsifying records about how he disposed of chicken parts.
Police Investigate Death of SC Man at Gas Station
Columbia police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found outside a gas station as a homicide.
Potential for rain cancels Statehouse Carolighting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Rain has cancelled the annual governor's Carolighting ceremony at the Statehouse.
Cops: Man found shot dead between Greenville homes
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities are looking for information in the death of a man whose body was found between two houses in Greenville.
Haley defends deal with Georgia on water quality
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says South Carolina struck a deal on merits with Georgia on water quality permits tied to that state's plans to expand port operations near Savannah.
