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Political rivals work to pass government overhaul

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:44:21 -0400

COLUMBIA, South Carolina - A bill representing the largest overhaul of state government in decades is again approaching passage. Both Gov. Nikki Haley and her chief Democratic opponent are working to get it to her desk in the legislative session's waning weeks.

Democrats criticize Gov Haley for state plane use

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:50:54 -0400

COLUMBIA, South Carolina - Senators want to sell South Carolina's two taxpayer-funded planes.

Settlement clears way for inland port project

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:08:49 -0400

CHARLESTON, South Carolina - South Carolina's new inland port in Greer should be moving cargo by late summer now that a potential snag in the plans has been resolved.

Bill gives Clemson independence for some projects

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:14:29 -0400

COLUMBIA, South Carolina - Clemson University is seeking autonomy from state government's multi-layered approval process for certain construction projects.

SC Gov. Haley signs film incentives bill

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:29:48 -0400

COLUMBIA, South Carolina - Gov. Nikki Haley signed into law Thursday a bill offering more incentives to movies and television shows that want to film in South Carolina.

Mark Sanford renews career, must build reputation

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:59:21 -0400

CHARLESTON, South Carolina - Mark Sanford is headed back to Congress after reviving his political career and winning his old House seat.

Meet the last women standing on 'American Idol'

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:55:39 -0400

It hasn't been an easy road for the three final "American Idol" contestants.

DEW director: Overpayments down, collections up

Mon, 06 May 2013 19:21:00 -0400

COLUMBIA, South Carolina - South Carolina's unemployment agency reports that it's overpaying less and recouping more of the excess benefits it does dole out. But state senators said Monday the numbers are not good enough.

Colbert Busch, Sanford, make last vote pitches

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:34:03 -0400

MOUNT PLEASANT, South Carolina - Former Gov. Mark Sanford campaigned with GOP leaders while Elizabeth Colbert Busch appealed for last-minute votes as her blue and white bus rolled though South Carolina's 1st Congressional District on Monday, their tumultuous campaigning near a close.

SC Senate tries to find money for crumbling roads

Sun, 05 May 2013 12:36:20 -0400

BLACKSBURG, South Carolina - Leon Byars has driven on South Carolina's slowly crumbling roads and bridges for decades, but he didn't realize how bad things were getting until last month. Road crews suddenly closed a small bridge about a quarter-mile from his Cherokee County home.

Connelly re-elected as chairman of SC Republicans

Sat, 04 May 2013 15:01:05 -0400

COLUMBIA, South Carolina - South Carolina Republicans have re-elected Chad Connelly as their leader.

Haley in Beaufort to fete 'American Idol' finalist

Sat, 04 May 2013 07:17:10 -0400

BEAUFORT, South Carolina - Gov. Nikki Haley is in Beaufort this weekend to celebrate an "American Idol" from South Carolina who has made it to the show's top three.

Haley picks NYC lawyer as SC unemployment director

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:55:52 -0400

COLUMBIA, South Carolina - Gov. Nikki Haley on Thursday named a New York City labor lawyer who worked previously for President George W. Bush as the new leader of South Carolina's unemployment agency.

SC approves measure to share mental health info

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:07:28 -0400

COLUMBIA, South Carolina - South Carolina lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that would give federal authorities information about people who have been determined by a court to have mental problems.

South Carolina editorial roundup

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:59:24 -0400

Recent editorials from South Carolina newspapers:

Haley to attend fundraiser for Mark Sanford

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:32:46 -0400

CHARLESTON, South Carolina - Former Gov. Mark Sanford is getting some help from his successor in his bid to regain his old 1st Congressional District seat.

Court: Board vote on employees' insurance illegal

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:04:39 -0400

COLUMBIA, South Carolina - The state Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the South Carolina Budget and Control Board to return state employee health insurance premiums that a court says were collected illegally.

APNewsBreak: Haley signs Boeing incentives bill

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:36:54 -0400

COLUMBIA, South Carolina - South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley on Tuesday signed legislation to provide $120 million in incentives to the Boeing Co. for its expansion plans in the state.