GOP presidential candidates prepare for SC debate
The five Republicans seeking their party's nomination for president are preparing for the last televised debate before Saturday's South Carolina primary.
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Romney rolls out final SC primary ad
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is rolling out a TV ad with his closing appeal for votes in Saturday's South Carolina primary, taking a swipe at President Barack Obama's economic policies and making a tough-to-keep promise to restore the nation's triple-A credit rating.
2012 South Carolina State of the State
The 2012 South Carolina State of the State address was held at the State Capitol Wednesday evening. While Governor Nikki Haley said a lot of achievements have been made during her first year in office, she admits there is still more work that needs to be done.
Woman Shot to Death in Kershaw County
Kershaw County sheriff's deputies say an Elgin woman has died after she was shot in the chest following an argument.
SC House panel could tweak draft on pension reform
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — New age and service-length requirements in a proposal to reform South Carolina's pension system may not apply to current employees after all.
Romney's rivals challenge his electability
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Mitt Romney's Republican rivals are intensifying their efforts to erode if not eliminate his standing as the man most likely to defeat President Barack Obama this fall.
Columbia police say 4 dead in Columbia wreck
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say two men and two women died in a fiery early morning wreck near Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia.
March retrial date in killing of Myrtle Beach cop
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — The retrial of a man charged with killing a Myrtle Beach police officer is scheduled to start in March,
Perry: Romney abortion flip was for 'convenience'
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry says Mitt Romney changed his position on legalized abortion out of political convenience.
Responses to Gov. Haley's State of State address
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley gave her second State of the State speech Wednesday evening. A look at some lawmakers' responses:
Held Hostage at a Local Bank
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Investigators say they are still trying to figure out why a man took 15 hostages at an Orangeburg bank.
Retrial Date in Killing of Myrtle Beach Cop
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) _ The retrial of a man charged with killing a Myrtle Beach police officer is scheduled to start in March, Solicitor Greg Hembree told The Sun News of Myrtle Beach that he will again seek the death penalty against 33-year-old Luzenski Cottrell when his murder trial starts March 26.
Ron Paul One on One Interview
ABC Columbia News sat down with Congressman Ron Paul for a one-on-one interview about the South Carolina Primary.
Nikki Haley to Deliver 'State of the State'
Governor Nikki Haley says South Carolina can expect 'no surprises' during her State of the State address, scheduled for Wednesday evening.
Early morning crash leaves four dead
An early morning crash near Williams Brice Stadium leaves four people dead.
SC parole board hearing on ex-HomeGold executive
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's parole board is holding a second hearing for former HomeGold executive Ronnie Sheppard, whose parole was revoked after the attorney general's office complained that it wasn't notified.
GOP candidates vie for backing of SC military vets
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (AP) — Texans Rick Perry and Ron Paul are the only GOP candidates in the field with a military background. But all the contenders are beating the military drum these days in South Carolina.
SC Air National Guard to hold air defense exercise
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Air National Guard is scheduled to fly air defense exercises over Florence and Myrtle Beach.
Primary week forum focuses on polarized politics
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A forum scheduled for the College of Charleston is focusing on polarization in this year's presidential election.
Haley to give second State of the State address
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is preparing to deliver her second State of the State address.
