Retailers Hope Spending is Up
Retailers looking to cash in on last minute shoppers are offering big deals as we head into the last week before Christmas, say consumer experts.
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K-9 Memorial Planned for Later this Week
K-9 Fargo was killed in the line of duty, Friday morning.
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says he will announce plans for a memorial this week for the K-9 Deputy.
Missing Toddler Found Safe
A 21-month-old South Carolina boy missing for more than a day is being reunited with his family.
Gingrich says rivals’ criticism taking a toll
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Newt Gingrich tried to quiet unrelenting campaign criticism that he acknowledged had taken a toll as Mitt Romney stepped up insider attacks Saturday in hopes of regaining front-runner status with the first presidential vote little more than two weeks away.
Executive’s lawyer: Deal made not to oppose parole
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The lawyer for a former executive whose early release from prison was revoked because officials didn’t tell the South Carolina attorney general’s office that he was up for parole says he had a deal that prosecutors wouldn’t oppose his release in the first place.
SC releases draft of No Child Left Behind waiver
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Superintendent Mick Zais’ drafted proposal for changing how No Child Left Behind works in South Carolina includes giving schools a letter grade for their performance, rewarding high achievers with money, and rating teachers’ classroom effectiveness.
Haley says Romney best matches SC’s interests
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says there are no perfect candidates in this year’s Republican presidential primary.
Autopsy: Abused toddler had untreated infection
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Marlboro County Coroner Tim Brown says an autopsy has found a 3-year-old girl died from complications of an untreated urinary tract infection as well as neglect and several injuries from abuse.
Cops: Man tried to run down troopers at checkpoint
BELTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say state troopers shot a Seneca man after he rammed a patrolman’s car and tried to run down an officer at a safety checkpoint.
Romney in SC campaigning with Gov. Nikki Haley
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is campaigning on the South Carolina coast with Gov. Nikki Haley.
