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Syrian Forces Intensify Assaults
Syrian forces are intensifying their assault on fighters trying to oust the country's President.
02/08/2012 11:55 AM
Panel Votes Down Making Carolina-Clemson Game Mandatory
A House subcommittee unanimously voted down a bill that would require USC and Clemson to face off in football once a year.
02/08/2012 10:44 AM
Jubilant Santorum Sweeps Minnesota and Colorado
Rick Santorum won Minnesota with 45 percent support but Colorado was closer. He beat Mitt Romney 40 percent to 35 percent.
02/08/2012 6:46 AM
Santorum's Hat Trick Jolts GOP Presidential Race
DENVER (AP) -- Notable moments from Colorado and Minnesota caucuses and Missouri's non-binding primary:...
02/08/2012 2:25 AM
AP: Santorum Wins Missouri Primary, Minnesota Caucuses
The Associated press has projected that former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum has won the non-binding Missouri GOP presidential primary and the Minnesota caucuses.
02/07/2012 9:45 PM
Unemployment Drug Testing Bill Headed To House Floor
Failing a drug test when applying for a job could end unemployment benefits
02/07/2012 6:00 PM
SC Democrat Wants Tax Credit For Hiring Veterans
A Democrat in the South Carolina House says the state should give businesses an incentive to hire unemployed veterans.
02/07/2012 3:20 PM
Court: CA Gay Marriage Ban Is Unconstitutional
A federal appeals court on Tuesday declared California's same-sex marriage ban to be unconstitutional, putting the bitterly contested, voter-approved law on track for likely consideration by the U.S. Supreme Court.
02/07/2012 1:08 PM
SC Bill Would Suspend Benefits For Drug Users
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) A Houe committee is scheduled to debate a measure that would suspend the unemployment benefits of anyone who fails a drug test as part of a job application. State law already disqualifies workers fired for drug use
02/07/2012 4:01 AM
DMV Director Wants SC Driver's License Changes
You might have to get your South Carolina driver's license renewed twice as often as you do now as a way to protect the security of that license.
02/06/2012 6:05 PM
Egypt Names Americans To Be Tried
Egypt has released the names of 19 Americans who face trial over activities of their nonprofit groups in Egypt, a case that has soured U.S.-Egypt relations.
02/06/2012 11:50 AM
Romney First In Nevada
Mitt Romney is in the lead in Nevada's Republican presidential caucuses. Returns from 11 of the 17 counties have Romney with 39 percent.
02/04/2012 10:45 PM
Obama Pushes For Veterans Jobs Programs
President Barack Obama is proposing steps to help veterans find work as firefighters, cops and park rangers.
02/03/2012 3:15 PM
New Law Aimed at Fraud, Waste, Corruption and Mismanagement in SC Gov't
South Carolina now has a way to investigate fraud, waste, corruption and mismanagement across all of state government, after Gov. Nikki Haley signed into law Thursday a bill creating the state Inspector General's office.
02/03/2012 2:28 PM
Senators Spar Over Abortion Coverage For Rape Victims
Committee debates state insurance plan’s coverage of abortion, Conscience Act
02/02/2012 6:36 PM
Foreign Hackers Attacking SC DMV Database Daily
Foreign hackers, mostly from China, are attacking the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles' computers every day, trying to get the personal information of millions of South Carolina drivers.
02/02/2012 6:34 PM
Bowles Says He Will Not Run For NC Governor
Erskine Bowles' decision not to run for North Carolina governor hasn't quenched the interest of other Democratic politicians still looking at the idea of running since Gov. Beverly Perdue announced she wouldn't seek re-election.
02/02/2012 4:46 PM
Trump Endorses Romney Instead Of Gingrich
Donald Trump is endorsing Mitt Romney for president -- saying Romney is "not going to allow bad things to continue to happen to this country we all love."
02/02/2012 4:17 PM
SC Governor Signs Bill On Inspector General
Haley held a ceremonial signing on Thursday, a day after actually signing the bill into law.
02/02/2012 3:00 PM
Plans To End Afghan Combat Mission
The nation's military families are talking about a proposal to end U.S. fighting in Afghanistan.
02/02/2012 11:46 AM
Charleston Investor Denies Pension System Allegations
A Charleston investor at the center of questions about influence being wielded in choosing the state's pension system investment advisers says he has done nothing wrong.
02/01/2012 10:12 PM
Rapper Upset At GOP Presidential Candidate Romney Over Use Of Song
Rapper K'Naan is upset that Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney used his song "Wavin' Flag" during his Florida primary victory speech.
02/01/2012 9:24 PM
Bill Would Require Ignition Interlocks for First Offense DUIs in SC
A bill in the South Carolina Senate would require drivers to install ignition interlocks on their cars for a first-offense DUI.
02/01/2012 6:39 PM
Senators Advance 2 Unemployment Benefits
South Carolina senators have advanced bills disqualifying workers in part-time and seasonal jobs from receiving unemployment benefits.
02/01/2012 1:33 PM
Romney Routs Gingrich To Win Florida Republican Presidential Primary
Mitt Romney routed Newt Gingrich in the Florida primary Tuesday night, rebounding smartly from an earlier defeat and taking a major step toward the Republican presidential nomination.
01/31/2012 11:28 PM