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While President Barack Obama prepares to send 30,000 additional troops into Afghanistan, military families around the country and in South Carolina prepare to deal with the emotional costs of war.
Published: Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 9:46 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 9:46 a.m. COLUMBIA — A businessman who has sought political office only once says he plans to make an independent run for governor of South Carolina.
A South Carolina legislative panel considering whether to oust Gov. Mark Sanford will not consider state ethics charges that accuse the two-term Republican of improperly flying in expensive airline seats and reimbursing himself from campaign funds.
Last spring, students let their voice be known on who they wanted to lead Student Congress. They elected SC President Kent Long and Vice President Melanie Johnson.
WASHINGTON — South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint is using his rising national profile among conservative activists to support and bankroll Republican Senate candidates around the country, some of them underdogs challenging GOP establishment favorites.
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers from both parties Tuesday gave President Barack Obama guarded praise for his decision to send 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan, but some expressed concern that his timeframe for victory is too short.
Some Republicans in South Carolina are questioning the conservative bona fides of Senator Lindsey Graham.
On Tuesday evening, President Barack Obama will tell the nation his plans for Afghanistan. Military personnel and their families are anticipating that speech, waiting for the details on his plan of action.
The Energy Department’s top official says a new project at South Carolina’s Savannah River Site will help the environment and create new jobs.
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- A businessman who has sought political office only once says he plans to make an independent run for governor of South Carolina. Morgan Bruce Reeves of Irmo said he plans to collect the thousands of signatures needed to get on next year's ballot.
A new study showing South Carolina’s tax system weighs more heavily on the poor and middle class than the rich is unlikely to spark any restructuring of the state’s tax system, according to local advocates for change.
