Pickens County schools last to start in SC
PICKENS, S.C. (AP) — Students in Pickens County are starting the school year later than any other district in South Carolina.
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1969 case of slain sailor reopened
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A Charleston investigator is reopening the investigation into the 1969 death of a 25-year-old sailor.
Tornado Watch cancelled for the Midlands
The Tornado Watch that was issued for the Midlands has been cancelled after forecasters determined there was no longer a threat of tornadoes in the area.
Columbia raises $398K for MDA during telethon
We here at ABC Columbia want to say a big thank you to those of you who donated to our annual MDA Labor Day telethon.
GOP candidates in SC vow to carry tea-party banner
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Pledging fidelity to the Constitution and vowing to carry the tea party's banner to Washington, the Republicans chasing the GOP's presidential nomination are pitching themselves as the strongest candidate to roll back four years of President Barack Obama's tenure.
Rep. Mulvaney endorses Perry for president
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney of South Carolina is backing Texas Gov. Rick Perry's presidential bid and will advise the Republican on economic issues.
Bachmann campaign chief, deputy depart WH bid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The campaign chief and deputy campaign manager for Republican presidential contender Michele Bachmann are leaving in a campaign shake-up.
Going into Labor on Labor Day
While Labor Day is a day to rest and relax from work, some women aren't exactly relaxing, instead they are bringing new life into the world.
Hilton Head simplifies permitting process
HILTON HEAD, S.C. (AP) — The town of Hilton Head is streamlining its process for getting permits for commercial development in an effort that some hope will spur investment.
Perry pulls out of event due to wildires back home
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry is heading home from South Carolina to monitor wildfires that are raging in his state.
Leading GOP candidates attending SC forum
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The leading Republican presidential candidates are visiting South Carolina this Labor Day to attend a forum in Columbia hosted by U.S. senator and tea party favorite Jim DeMint.
SC man dies in waterfall accident in NC
ROSMAN, N.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man has died after falling 80 feet to his death at a remote Transylvania County waterfall known as Sky Falls near the state line.
Haley's trip to Paris cost $127,000 so far
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The bills from Gov. Nikki Haley's weeklong trip to Europe in June total more than $127,000 and are still coming in. But the governor returned home with two agreements with foreign employers that are in the works, not done deals as Haley has said.
Leading GOP candidates attending SC forum
The leading Republican presidential candidates are visiting South Carolina this Labor Day to attend a forum in Columbia hosted by U.S. senator and tea party favorite Jim DeMint.
Man killed in shooting with police after SC game
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating the fatal shooting of a person by a Columbia police officer after a football game.
SC man charged with stealing copper from church
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A 48-year-old Spartanburg man was arrested in connection with the theft of copper from a local church where the metal had been stolen four times in two weeks.
State treasurer to lead Romney efforts in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Treasurer Curtis Loftis will serve as the South Carolina chair of the presidential campaign of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.
SC to send aid to Irene-battered Vermont
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's governor has verbally authorized the state to deploy National Guardsmen, dump trucks and Humvees to Vermont to help the state recover from damage caused by Hurricane Irene.
Perry attending town hall with SC's Scott
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry is attending a Labor Day town hall meeting on the South Carolina coast. The meeting on Conway is another in a series of presidential candidate events hosted by freshmen U.S. Rep. Tim Scott of the state's 1st Congressional District.
Former Pa. senator campaigning in SC on Labor Day
CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum is campaigning in the Midlands and in upstate South Carolina this Labor Day.
