Pawlenty wants SC presidential primary fee refund
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has some buyer's remorse after paying a $25,000 fee to compete in South Carolina's first-in-the-South presidential primary.
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Justice, SC officials to meet on immigration law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department wants to talk with South Carolina's attorney general about the state's new immigration law.
Dead South Carolina crows likely just drunk birds
BLUFFTON, S.C. (AP) — It appears that more than 20 dead crows found in Beaufort County apparently broke the cardinal rule of don't drink and fly.
Crooks steal from Myrtle Beach couple on honeymoon
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A Myrtle Beach couple says thieves stole some of their wedding gifts and jewelry while they were on their honeymoon.
Cold Case Billboards
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Richland County deputies hope new billboards put up across Columbia will help them figure out who killed a woman 12 years ago. Sheriff Leon Lott said Friday that the billboards will have Janice Gilchrist-Evans' picture on them and ask people to call in tips on who might have killed her in March 1999.
Cops: Suspect Shoots Man in front of Family after Attempted Armed Robbery
Columbia Police are looking for a suspect who shot a man sitting in the car with his wife and 10-year-old daughter.
Credit Unions 'Cash In' on Bank Fee Fallout
More than 30 federal credit unions across the state have signed a pledge that they will not charge consumers fees for debit card usage, as Bank of America is doing and other banks are considering.
The Mega What?
Good Morning Columbia weatherman Jonathan Oh went out to find out about the Super Dog and its much bigger cousin - the MEGA dog.
How the SC State Fair is helping education
The South Carolina State Fair is working to help education in the state by awarding 50 scholarships to students across the state every year.
Plans for new Murrells Inlet walk unveiled
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (AP) — Plans have been unveiled to create a walkway more than a mile long on the marsh behind restaurants and shops on the south end of Murrell's Inlet.
College of Charleston workers get bonuses
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Employees of the College of Charleston will get bonuses of up to $3,000 by the end of the year.
The Citadel to unveil statue of class ring
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Citadel is unveiling a statue of the school's celebrated class ring.
Civil Air Patrol won't take Horry County calls
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The Myrtle Beach unit of the Civil Air Patrol will no longer take assistance calls from Horry County after its commander was arrested by county police for taking a laser pointer from a 12-year-old.
4 shot dead in South Carolina homes, incl. gunman
LIBERTY, S.C. (AP) — Four people have been found shot to death at two adjacent homes in South Carolina and investigators believe the gunman is among the dead.
Greenwood man gets 15 years for fatal shooting
GREENWOOD, S.C. (AP) — A 20-year-old Greenwood man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in a shooting death that started as a fight between rival gangs.
Greenville man who wounded deputy sentenced
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A 73-year-old Greenville County man has been sentenced to five years in prison for wounding a sheriff's deputy during a raid.
SC transportation agency expects more $ problems
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Transportation Department officials in South Carolina are expecting more cash flow problems later this year.
Wall Street protests spread to Spartanburg
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — About 30 people are rallying in downtown Spartanburg as an offshoot to the four weeks of protests of banks and financial institutions in New York City.
Cops: Man shoots into bar after being kicked out
SMYRNA, S.C. (AP) — York County deputies say they arrested a man who shot into a bar three separate times after he was kicked out and told never to return.
Southbound Interstate 85 reopens after fiery wreck
GASTONIA, N.C. (AP) — Traffic is back to normal in the southbound lanes of Interstate 85 in Gaston County after a fiery crash killed a South Carolina truck driver.
