Thursday, May 23 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:20:44 GMT
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says he's gotten calls from two conservative groups that feel they were wrongfully targeted by the Internal Revenue Service.More >>
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says he's gotten calls from two conservative groups that feel they were wrongfully targeted by the Internal Revenue Service.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:42 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:42:02 GMT
South Carolina senators have defeated an attempt to help parents pay for private school tuition or educate them at home through the state budget.More >>
South Carolina senators have defeated an attempt to help parents pay for private school tuition or educate them at home through the state budget.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:21:52 GMT
Sen. Robert Ford's attorney argues ethics allegations against the Charleston Democrat should be thrown out because he didn't realize he was under investigation.More >>
Sen. Robert Ford's attorney argues ethics allegations against the Charleston Democrat should be thrown out because he didn't realize he was under investigation.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:05 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:05:26 GMT
Senators have advanced a measure to keep government running at current levels if legislators can't finish a budget before the fiscal year starts July 1.More >>
Senators have advanced a measure to keep government running at current levels if legislators can't finish a budget before the fiscal year starts July 1.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:10 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:10:05 GMT
A House committee's proposal for better securing South Carolina taxpayers' personal data would create a new computer technology agency that reports to the governor.More >>
A House committee's proposal for better securing South Carolina taxpayers' personal data would create a new computer technology agency that reports to the governor.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:47 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:47:48 GMT
Newly installed U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford is out doing the business of a congressman, meeting and greeting constituents in his South Carolina district.More >>
Newly installed U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford is out doing the business of a congressman, meeting and greeting constituents in his South Carolina district.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 4:14 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:14:59 GMT
South Carolina's attorney general is soliciting calls from conservative groups that believe they were wrongfully targeted by the Internal Revenue Service.More >>
South Carolina's attorney general is soliciting calls from conservative groups that believe they were wrongfully targeted by the Internal Revenue Service.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:14 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:14:40 GMT
State Rep. Ted Vick told an officer arresting him for driving under the influence that he was not intoxicated and couldn't believe he was being put in handcuffs in the Statehouse garage.More >>
State Rep. Ted Vick told an officer arresting him for driving under the influence that he was not intoxicated and couldn't believe he was being put in handcuffs in the Statehouse garage.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:35 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:35:17 GMT
Democrats accuse Gov. Nikki Haley of misusing the state's planes by taking her campaign-paid videographer with her on flights around South Carolina.More >>
Democrats accuse Gov. Nikki Haley of misusing the state's planes by taking her campaign-paid videographer with her on flights around South Carolina.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 5:24 PM EDT2013-05-14 21:24:48 GMT
A Republican state senator is criticizing how the Department of Revenue paid its clean-up bills following the massive hacking of taxpayers' personal data.More >>
A Republican state senator is criticizing how the Department of Revenue paid its clean-up bills following the massive hacking of taxpayers' personal data.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 4:55 PM EDT2013-05-08 20:55:44 GMT
Just a day after winning the 1st District congressional seat, Mark Sanford can breathe another sigh of relief as his trespassing case is settled.More >>
Just a day after winning the 1st District congressional seat, Mark Sanford can breathe another sigh of relief as his trespassing case is settled.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 10:52 PM EDT2013-05-08 02:52:16 GMT
When news of former Gov. Mark Sanford's Congressional win spread around the Anson Room at the Renaissance Hotel Tuesday night, the mood of Colbert Busch supporters changed.More >>
When news of former Gov. Mark Sanford's Congressional win spread around the Anson Room at the Renaissance Hotel Tuesday night, the mood of Colbert Busch supporters changed.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 12:16 AM EDT2013-05-07 04:16:12 GMT
With just hours before polls open in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, possible voters weighed in on what they thought of the candidates.More >>
With just hours before polls open in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, possible voters weighed in on what they thought of the candidates.More >>
Monday, May 6 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-05-06 21:51:38 GMT
In just two weeks, the polling firm Public Polling reported Mark Sanford had gained 10 percentage points in the race for South Carolina's first congressional district.More >>
In just two weeks, the polling firm Public Polling reported Mark Sanford had gained 10 percentage points in the race for South Carolina's first congressional district.More >>
Monday, May 6 2013 2:53 PM EDT2013-05-06 18:53:02 GMT
Jenny Sanford's request to have cameras banned from the courtroom during Wednesday's trespassing hearing with her ex-husband has been denied, according to court records.More >>
Jenny Sanford's request to have cameras banned from the courtroom during Wednesday's trespassing hearing with her ex-husband has been denied, according to court records.More >>
Monday, May 6 2013 10:19 AM EDT2013-05-06 14:19:42 GMT
A new poll released Sunday by Raleigh-based polling firm Public Policy Polling finds the 1st District race too close to call as the campaigns head into the last days of the race.More >>
A new poll released Sunday by Raleigh-based polling firm Public Policy Polling finds the 1st District race too close to call as the campaigns head into the last days of the race.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-05-03 03:00:24 GMT
While he may wear his green blazer, Eugene Platt says he is not defined by the Green Party. The 74-year-old James Island man says he lives by his faith and family.More >>
While he may wear his green blazer, Eugene Platt says he is not defined by the Green Party. The 74-year-old James Island man says he lives by his faith and family.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 10:15 PM EDT2013-05-03 02:15:29 GMT
The Senate Finance Committee has advanced a plan that funds road and bridge construction by redirecting taxes, borrowing money and raising fees.More >>
The Senate Finance Committee has advanced a plan that funds road and bridge construction by redirecting taxes, borrowing money and raising fees.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 10:01 PM EDT2013-05-03 02:01:54 GMT
Four years ago, he was front page news for all the wrong reasons, but after what he calls a period of reflection and quiet Mark Sanford is back.More >>
Four years ago, he was front page news for all the wrong reasons, but after what he calls a period of reflection and quiet Mark Sanford is back.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 5:14 PM EDT2013-05-02 21:14:31 GMT
The Senate Ethics Committee has accused state Sen. Robert Ford of intentionally altering documents as the legislative panel reviewed his campaign records.More >>
The Senate Ethics Committee has accused state Sen. Robert Ford of intentionally altering documents as the legislative panel reviewed his campaign records.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 3:40 PM EDT2013-05-02 19:40:34 GMT
State Sen. Larry Grooms is disavowing a write-in campaign and urging voters in next week's 1st District special congressional election to support fellow Republican Mark Sanford.More >>
State Sen. Larry Grooms is disavowing a write-in campaign and urging voters in next week's 1st District special congressional election to support fellow Republican Mark Sanford.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 3:34 PM EDT2013-05-02 19:34:18 GMT
Gov. Nikki Haley is announcing her choice to lead South Carolina's unemployment agency.More >>
Gov. Nikki Haley has 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.More >>
Monday, April 29 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-04-30 03:41:43 GMT
In the first and only debate ahead of the May 7 special 1st Congressional District election, the two candidate sparred on guns, unions, the port and their personal lives.More >>
In the first and only debate ahead of the May 7 special 1st Congressional District election, the two candidate sparred on guns, unions, the port and their personal lives.More >>
Monday, April 29 2013 11:11 PM EDT2013-04-30 03:11:40 GMT
A man whose political donations are part of a complaint filed with the North Carolina Board of Elections says he gave his check to another sweepstakes cafe operator who may have passed them on to a lobbyist.More >>
A man whose political donations are part of a complaint filed with the North Carolina Board of Elections says he gave his check to another sweepstakes cafe operator who may have passed them on to a lobbyist.More >>
Monday, April 29 2013 11:11 PM EDT2013-04-30 03:11:05 GMT
South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn says the nation needs more affordable care clinics like the one that was dedicated over the weekend near Hilton Head Island.More >>
South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn says the nation needs more affordable care clinics like the one that was dedicated over the weekend near Hilton Head Island.More >>
Friday, April 26 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-04-26 21:11:30 GMT
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has a slight edge in cash heading into the final days of the heated congressional race in state's 1st District.More >>
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has a slight edge in cash heading into the final days of the heated congressional race in state's 1st District.More >>
Thursday, April 25 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-04-25 21:50:44 GMT
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says his cellphone has been swamped with hundreds of calls this week after House Democrats sent an email telling donors to call the number.More >>
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says his cellphone has been swamped with hundreds of calls this week after House Democrats sent an email telling donors to call the number.More >>
Thursday, April 25 2013 5:21 PM EDT2013-04-25 21:21:51 GMT
A third joint campaign appearance with former Gov. Mark Sanford and Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch has been set in their race for the state's 1st Congressional District seat.More >>
A third joint campaign appearance with former Gov. Mark Sanford and Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch has been set in their race for the state's 1st Congressional District seat.More >>
Tuesday, April 23 2013 6:51 PM EDT2013-04-23 22:51:26 GMT
South Carolina senators are poised to consider legislation requiring lawmakers to get permission to use state planes, and specifically bars their use as a shuttle to legislative hearings.More >>
Lawmakers will have to wait before discussing legislation requiring lawmakers to get permission to use state planes which specifically bars using them as a shuttle to legislative hearings.More >>
Tuesday, April 23 2013 4:35 PM EDT2013-04-23 20:35:33 GMT
Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a measure that lays out how nonprofits in South Carolina could legally hold raffles, should voters approve a constitutional referendum next year.More >>
Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a measure that lays out how nonprofits in South Carolina could legally hold raffles, should voters approve a constitutional referendum next year.More >>
Tuesday, April 23 2013 4:34 PM EDT2013-04-23 20:34:25 GMT
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina is blocking a Senate vote on President Barack Obama's energy secretary nominee to protest proposed budget cuts to a nuclear processing facility in Graham's...More >>
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina is blocking a Senate vote on President Barack Obama's energy secretary nominee to protest proposed budget cuts to a nuclear processing facility in Graham's home state.More >>
Wednesday, April 17 2013 6:57 PM EDT2013-04-17 22:57:39 GMT
National Republicans are walking away from the hotly contested South Carolina 1st District race between Mark Sanford and Elizabeth Colbert Busch, according to a report from POLITICO.More >>
National Republicans are walking away from the hotly contested South Carolina 1st District race between Mark Sanford and Elizabeth Colbert Busch, according to a report from POLITICO.More >>
Wednesday, April 17 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-04-17 22:45:05 GMT
A lawyer says ex-South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford trespassed at his ex-wife's home and he has been ordered to appear in court two days after his special congressional election.More >>
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford must appear in court two days after running for a vacant congressional seat to answer a complaint that he trespassed at his ex-wife's home, according to court documents acquired by The Associated Press on Tuesday.More >>
Wednesday, April 17 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-04-17 21:50:45 GMT
The South Carolina Supreme Court has tossed out a lawsuit against Treasurer Curtis Loftis filed by the board that oversees state pension funds for public workers.More >>
The South Carolina Supreme Court has tossed out a lawsuit against Treasurer Curtis Loftis filed by the board that oversees state pension funds for public workers.More >>
Monday, April 15 2013 11:12 PM EDT2013-04-16 03:12:13 GMT
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham raised more than $1 million during the first three months of 2013 and now has nearly $5.4 million in the bank as he prepares for re-election in 2014.More >>
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham raised more than $1 million during the first three months of 2013 and now has nearly $5.4 million in the bank as he prepares for re-election in 2014.More >>
Monday, April 15 2013 11:11 PM EDT2013-04-16 03:11:08 GMT
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has transferred the nearly $12 million needed to keep the state from defaulting and asked the state Supreme Court to dismiss the lawsuit against him.More >>
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has transferred the nearly $12 million needed to keep the state from defaulting and asked the state Supreme Court to dismiss the lawsuit against him.More >>
Monday, April 15 2013 10:25 AM EDT2013-04-15 14:25:39 GMT
A new study finds that the average time it takes to vote in South Carolina is one of the longest in the nation. But the wait time does seem to be getting a bit shorter.More >>
A new study finds that the average time it takes to vote in South Carolina is one of the longest in the nation. But the wait time does seem to be getting a bit shorter.More >>
Friday, April 12 2013 4:24 PM EDT2013-04-12 20:24:10 GMT
The South Carolina Supreme Court could determine whether state Treasurer Curtis Loftis is breaking the law by refusing to write a check for an investment previously approved by him and the rest of the retirement...More >>
The South Carolina Supreme Court could determine whether state Treasurer Curtis Loftis is breaking the law by refusing to write a check for an investment previously approved by him and the rest of the retirement investment...More >>
Thursday, April 11 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-04-12 03:20:02 GMT
South Carolina's Medicaid agency is making it easier for people to apply for and renew coverage through the government health care program by moving the enrollment process online.More >>
South Carolina's Medicaid agency is making it easier for people to apply for and renew coverage through the government health care program by moving the enrollment process online.More >>
Thursday, April 11 2013 11:17 PM EDT2013-04-12 03:17:03 GMT
The commission that oversees the state retirement fund is suing South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis, arguing he's breaking the law for refusing to sign a check for an approved investment.More >>
The commission that oversees the state retirement fund is suing South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis, arguing he's breaking the law for refusing to sign a check for an approved investment.More >>
Thursday, April 11 2013 11:12 PM EDT2013-04-12 03:12:12 GMT
Former Gov. Mark Sanford and his Democratic congressional opponent Elizabeth Colbert (KOHL'-buhrt) Busch are scheduled to meet in a debate later this month.More >>
Former Gov. Mark Sanford and his Democratic congressional opponent Elizabeth Colbert (KOHL'-buhrt) Busch are scheduled to meet in a debate later this month.More >>
Wednesday, April 10 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-04-10 22:30:03 GMT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A bill that would let South Carolina employers hire and fire based on someone's off-the-job smoking habits appears to be going up in smoke. A Senate subcommittee voted WednesdayMore >>
A bill that would let South Carolina employers hire and fire based on someone's off-the-job smoking habits appears to be going up in smoke.More >>
Wednesday, April 10 2013 11:27 AM EDT2013-04-10 15:27:40 GMT
Democrat Elizabeth Colbert (KOHL'-buhrt) Busch has released her first TV campaign ad since GOP voters settled on Mark Sanford as her Republican opponent in the special election in South Carolina's 1st...More >>
Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch has released her first TV campaign ad since GOP voters settled on Mark Sanford as her Republican opponent in the special election in South Carolina's 1st Congressional...More >>
Tuesday, April 9 2013 7:13 PM EDT2013-04-09 23:13:42 GMT
A bill that could allow Darlington Raceway to watch out for both its fans' bottoms and the track's bottom line is heading to the South Carolina Senate.More >>
A bill that could allow Darlington Raceway to watch out for both its fans' bottoms and the track's bottom line is heading to the South Carolina Senate.More >>
Tuesday, April 9 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-04-09 22:52:37 GMT
Advocates of a bill co-sponsored by two Republicans say South Carolina's 25-year-old law on sex education must be updated to decrease teen pregnancy.More >>
Advocates of a bill co-sponsored by two Republicans say South Carolina's 25-year-old law on sex education must be updated to decrease teen pregnancy.More >>
Monday, April 8 2013 5:20 PM EDT2013-04-08 21:20:14 GMT
Former Gov. Mark Sanford says stimulus funds are no way to create jobs.More >>
Elizabeth Colbert (KOHL'-buhrt) Busch says former Gov. Mark Sanford is playing fast and loose with the facts in their South Carolina's 1st Congressional District race.More >>
Monday, April 1 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-04-01 23:05:04 GMT
Final preparations were being made at the Board of Elections headquarters in North Charleston Monday while Mark Sanford and Curtis Bostic were putting the final touches on their runoff campaigns.More >>
Final preparations were being made at the Board of Elections headquarters in North Charleston Monday while Mark Sanford and Curtis Bostic were putting the final touches on their runoff campaigns.More >>
Saturday, March 30 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-03-31 03:38:10 GMT
As more Republicans give in to President Barack Obama's health-care overhaul, an opposition bloc remains across the South, including from governors who lead some of the nation's poorest and unhealthiest...More >>
As more Republicans give in to President Barack Obama's health-care overhaul, an opposition bloc remains across the South, including from governors who lead some of the nation's poorest and unhealthiest states.More >>
Saturday, March 30 2013 11:18 AM EDT2013-03-30 15:18:43 GMT
Students still struggling to read by the end of third grade would be held back for extra help under a bill that aims to boost children's chances of success through early intervention.More >>
Students still struggling to read by the end of third grade would be held back for extra help under a bill that aims to boost children's chances of success through early intervention.More >>
Wednesday, March 27 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-03-28 03:38:47 GMT
An audit of the state Elections Commission shows it would cost more than $17 million to retrofit South Carolina's existing electronic voting machines to produce a paper trail.More >>
An audit of the state Elections Commission shows it would cost more than $17 million to retrofit South Carolina's existing electronic voting machines to produce a paper trail.More >>
Wednesday, March 27 2013 11:34 PM EDT2013-03-28 03:34:58 GMT
Former Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum says former Charleston County Councilman Curtis Bostic is the fresh, conservative face that South Carolina's 1st Congressional District needs in Washington.More >>
Former Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum says former Charleston County Councilman Curtis Bostic is the fresh, conservative face that South Carolina's 1st Congressional District needs in Washington.More >>
Tuesday, March 26 2013 2:49 PM EDT2013-03-26 18:49:29 GMT
VERONA, Penn. (WCIV) - Former Republican presidential candidate and Patriot Voices chairman Rick Santorum announced on Tuesday that he was putting his support behind Curtis Bostic in South Carolina's 1stMore >>
Former Republican presidential candidate and Patriot Voices chairman Rick Santorum announced on Tuesday that he was putting his support behind Curtis Bostic in South Carolina's 1st District race.More >>
Tuesday, March 26 2013 2:20 PM EDT2013-03-26 18:20:16 GMT
RALEIGH, N.C. (WCIV) -- Polling numbers in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District show a dead heat, according to Public Policy Polling. The poll, released Tuesday, shows Democratic candidate leadingMore >>
Polling numbers in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District show a dead heat, according to Public Policy Polling.More >>
Monday, March 25 2013 11:16 PM EDT2013-03-26 03:16:33 GMT
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) - As the U.S. Supreme County prepares to take up the issue of same-sex marriage, groups in support of legislation extending rights to same-sex couples convened in Charleston toMore >>
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to take up the issue of same-sex marriage, groups in support of legislation extending rights to same-sex couples convened in Charleston to show solidarity.More >>
Monday, March 25 2013 12:34 PM EDT2013-03-25 16:34:28 GMT
A program providing science and math training for students at the Beaufort Marine Corps Air Station and 75 other bases nationwide has survived attempts to cut the programs from the federal budget.More >>
A program providing science and math training for students at the Beaufort Marine Corps Air Station and 75 other bases nationwide has survived attempts to cut the programs from the federal budget.More >>
Sunday, March 24 2013 10:30 AM EDT2013-03-24 14:30:33 GMT
Inside a West Ashley High School choir room sat Maryland Governor, Martin O'Malley. Governor O'Malley is sitting in on the South Carolina Democratic Party, Issues Conference, More >>
Inside a West Ashley High School choir room sat Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley who was sitting in on the South Carolina Democratic Party Issues Conference, where topics were discussed, including jobs, education, Medicaid and the new voter ID law. More >>
Friday, March 22 2013 6:17 PM EDT2013-03-22 22:17:38 GMT
A recount of ballots is scheduled in the GOP primary in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District.More >>
The votes have been recounted in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District and the numbers confirm that former Gov. Mark Sanford will face former Charleston County Councilman Curtis Bostic in the April 2 GOP runoff.More >>
Thursday, March 21 2013 11:24 PM EDT2013-03-22 03:24:41 GMT
A legislator is seeking an opinion on whether a Republican House member properly used the state plane when he shuttled a conservative commentator to Columbia for a hearing.More >>
A legislator is seeking an opinion on whether a Republican House member properly used the state plane when he shuttled a conservative commentator to Columbia for a hearing.More >>
Thursday, March 21 2013 4:11 PM EDT2013-03-21 20:11:13 GMT
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WCIV) - The 2013 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Air Show, scheduled for April 27-28, has been canceled, reported the air station on Thursday. According to a statement released by theMore >>
Headquarters Marine Corps made the decision to cancel the Air Show in order to minimize the fiscal impact on vital programs, operational readiness and mission capabilities possibly affected by sequestration.More >>
Thursday, March 21 2013 11:01 AM EDT2013-03-21 15:01:20 GMT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) - The state House bill aimed at keeping guns out of the hands of the mentally ill has advanced out of the House subcommittee with unanimous approval. Rep. Leon Stavrinakis announcedMore >>
The state House bill aimed at keeping guns out of the hands of the mentally ill has advanced out of the House subcommittee with unanimous approval.More >>
Tuesday, March 19 2013 11:01 PM EDT2013-03-20 03:01:11 GMT
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) -- The polls have officially closed in South Carolina's First Congressional District. As returns come in, they will be posted here.More >>
The polls have officially closed in South Carolina's First Congressional District. Elizabeth Colbert Busch was the first declared winner, besting Democratic challenger Ben Frasier by nearly 90 percent.
Tuesday, March 19 2013 10:27 PM EDT2013-03-20 02:27:05 GMT
By Nikki Gaskinsngaskins@abcnews4.comCHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV)— All over Charleston, camera crews and live trucks were out in full force Tuesday. "We have been doing lots of live shots. I mean there's justMore >>
All over Charleston, camera crews and live trucks were out in full force Tuesday. CNN political correspondent Jim Acosta says the national appeal to Tuesday's race was pretty obvious.More >>
Sunday, March 17 2013 8:38 PM EDT2013-03-18 00:38:50 GMT
Voters weigh in Tuesday on former Gov. Mark Sanford's hopes of a comeback four years after his political career was derailed by revelations of an affair.More >>
Voters weigh in Tuesday on former Gov. Mark Sanford's hopes of a comeback four years after his political career was derailed by revelations of an affair.More >>
Friday, March 15 2013 6:28 PM EDT2013-03-15 22:28:57 GMT
South Carolina's Election Commission would get about $6 million in one-time money to buy laptops that can speed up precinct lines and save for a future replacement of voting machines under a budget plan proposed...More >>
South Carolina's Election Commission would get about $6 million in one-time money to buy laptops that can speed up precinct lines and save for a future replacement of voting machines under a budget plan proposed by the...More >>
Thursday, March 14 2013 11:29 PM EDT2013-03-15 03:29:17 GMT
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is introducing Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney at a meeting of conservatives in Washington.More >>
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is introducing former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney at a meeting of conservatives in Washington.More >>
Thursday, March 14 2013 5:19 PM EDT2013-03-14 21:19:49 GMT
The only emergency room doctor in South Carolina's Legislature says frustration over the refusal by Republicans to accept Medicaid expansion led to a flippant comment that was taken out of context.More >>
The only emergency room doctor in South Carolina's Legislature says frustration over the refusal by Republicans to accept Medicaid expansion led to a flippant comment that was taken out of context.More >>
Wednesday, March 13 2013 9:52 PM EDT2013-03-14 01:52:51 GMT
Gov. Nikki Haley is resuming her schedule with a trip to Florida to speak before an association of company executives.More >>
A spokesman for Gov. Nikki Haley says her mother is out of intensive care, and that the governor will resume her schedule with a trip to Florida.More >>
Wednesday, March 13 2013 9:51 PM EDT2013-03-14 01:51:25 GMT
A congressional primary along the South Carolina coast has emerged as a free-for-all driven more by personality than debate over party direction.More >>
A congressional primary along the South Carolina coast has emerged as a free-for-all driven more by personality than debate over party direction.More >>
Wednesday, March 13 2013 2:06 PM EDT2013-03-13 18:06:23 GMT
Business leaders, Republicans and religious groups in favor of overhauling immigration laws are announcing a new focus on South Carolina, where a key Senate supporter, Republican Lindsey Graham, is up for re-election.More >>
Business leaders, Republicans and religious groups in favor of overhauling immigration laws are announcing a new focus on South Carolina, where a key Senate supporter, Republican Lindsey Graham, is up for re-election.More >>
Wednesday, March 13 2013 1:52 PM EDT2013-03-13 17:52:15 GMT
The South Carolina House has sent the Senate a $6.3 billion proposed spending plan that boosts school spending, hires law enforcement officers and fixes bridges with load restrictions.More >>
The South Carolina House has sent the Senate a $6.3 billion proposed spending plan that boosts school spending, hires law enforcement officers and fixes bridges with load restrictions.More >>
Wednesday, March 13 2013 1:46 PM EDT2013-03-13 17:46:26 GMT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) - The state House of Representatives on Tuesday adopted a budget amendment to restore 17 rural employment centers that had been dismantled by the state's Department of EmploymentMore >>
The state House of Representatives on Tuesday adopted a budget amendment to restore 17 rural employment centers that had been dismantled by the state's Department of Employment and Workforce.More >>
Wednesday, March 13 2013 12:49 PM EDT2013-03-13 16:49:42 GMT
WASHINGTON (WCIV) -- North Charleston was selected along with 11 other cities across the country to receive federal grants in an effort to curb domestic violence homicides, Vice President Joe Biden andMore >>
North Charleston was selected along with 11 other cities across the country to receive federal grants in an effort to curb domestic violence homicides, Vice President Joe Biden and Attorney General Eric Holder announced Wednesday.More >>
Tuesday, March 12 2013 4:08 PM EDT2013-03-12 20:08:54 GMT
South Carolina legislators will consider adding a Medicaid expansion plan by House Democrats into the state budget.More >>
South Carolina House Democrats are urging Republicans to break from their caucus' stance and extend Medicaid eligibility to hundreds of thousands of residents.More >>
Friday, March 8 2013 7:06 PM EST2013-03-09 00:06:22 GMT
On a cool Spring day small groups of tourists are filtering in and out the tunnels of Fort Moultrie on Sullivan's island.More >>
Tim Stone, the park superintendent at Fort Moultrie, said as a federally funded park, sequestration will mean a 5 percent cut to the park's budget. That means fewer park rangers.More >>
Thursday, March 7 2013 6:46 PM EST2013-03-07 23:46:34 GMT
State Sen. Vincent Sheheen says South Carolina lawmakers should put political ideology aside and allow expansion of Medicaid under the federal health care law to thousands of additional adults.More >>
State Sen. Vincent Sheheen says South Carolina lawmakers should put political ideology aside and allow expansion of Medicaid under the federal health care law to thousands of additional adults.More >>
Wednesday, March 6 2013 6:40 PM EST2013-03-06 23:40:59 GMT
Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Mark Begich (D-AK) introduced legislation Wednesday afternoon aimed at preventing gun violence through stronger background check prosecutions.More >>
Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Mark Begich (D-AK) introduced legislation Wednesday afternoon aimed at preventing gun violence through stronger background check prosecutions.More >>
Wednesday, March 6 2013 5:03 PM EST2013-03-06 22:03:04 GMT
A South Carolina House committee advanced a bill that creates a nine-day window of no-excuse-needed early voting, but limits voters' ability to vote early.More >>
A South Carolina House committee advanced a bill that creates a nine-day window of no-excuse-needed early voting, but limits voters' ability to vote early.More >>
Wednesday, March 6 2013 4:48 PM EST2013-03-06 21:48:47 GMT
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) - U.S. Sen. Tim Scott will open his Lowcountry office in North Charleston on Thursday. The office is located on the third floor at 2500 City Hall Lane, his office said, givingMore >>
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott will open his Lowcountry office in North Charleston on Thursday.More >>
Friday, March 1 2013 11:57 AM EST2013-03-01 16:57:33 GMT
WASHINGTON (WCIV) – South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham and Milwaukee's police chief got into a heated exchange during a Senate Judiciary hearing this week concerning a proposed assault weapons ban. GrahamMore >>
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham and Milwaukee's police chief got into a heated exchange during a Senate Judiciary hearing this week concerning a proposed assault weapons ban.More >>
Friday, March 1 2013 3:36 AM EST2013-03-01 08:36:46 GMT
The board that invests public workers' pension money has censured South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis for what it calls his "false, misleading and deceitful rhetoric" about his fellow commissioners.More >>
The board that invests public workers' pension money has censured South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis for what it calls his "false, misleading and deceitful rhetoric" about his fellow commissioners.More >>
Friday, March 1 2013 3:27 AM EST2013-03-01 08:27:51 GMT
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) – Sixteen Republican candidates vying for the same 1st Congressional District seat makes for an interesting public forum. Thursday night, all the candidates met at the Altman AthleticMore >>
Sixteen Republican candidates vying for the same1st Congressional District seat make for an interesting public forum.More >>
Wednesday, February 27 2013 9:31 AM EST2013-02-27 14:31:50 GMT
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV)—On Tuesday, in a 7-to-6 vote, Charleston city council approved a $3.4 million tax hike. The measure will add 19 new officers to Charleston elementary schools. For several hoursMore >>
In a 7-to-6 vote Tuesday night, Charleston City Council approved a $3.4 million tax hike. The measure will add 19 new officers to Charleston elementary schools.More >>
Tuesday, February 26 2013 11:21 PM EST2013-02-27 04:21:10 GMT
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) – South Carolina could lose $12.5 million in funding if sequestration would take affect. Michele English-Watson, executive director of federal programs for Charleston County SchoolMore >>
South Carolina could lose $12.5 million in funding if sequestration cuts are made at the end of the week.More >>
Tuesday, February 26 2013 10:43 PM EST2013-02-27 03:43:12 GMT
A bill designed to strengthen South Carolina's public records law has passed a House panel, but with a provision that may have doomed the proposal last year.More >>
A bill designed to strengthen South Carolina's public records law has passed a House panel, but with a provision that may have doomed the proposal last year.More >>
Tuesday, February 26 2013 10:42 PM EST2013-02-27 03:42:35 GMT
A bill that lawmakers hope will help turn abandoned buildings across South Carolina into bustling commercial space is under consideration in a Senate committee.More >>
A bill that lawmakers hope will help turn abandoned buildings across South Carolina into bustling commercial space has advanced to the Senate floor.More >>
Tuesday, February 26 2013 9:11 AM EST2013-02-26 14:11:19 GMT
By Valencia Wicker vwicker@abcnews4.com NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) – Monday night, practically ever seat was filled in the North Charleston City Hall council chambers, as dozens gave their opinionsMore >>
Practically every seat was filled Monday night in the North Charleston City Hall council chambers as dozens gave their opinions on a statewide constitutional carry act.More >>
Sunday, February 24 2013 8:27 PM EST2013-02-25 01:27:29 GMT
WASHINGTON (WCIV) - The White House on Sunday released state-by-state reports on the impact the sequester would have on jobs and families in the lower and middle class. The cuts will happen later thisMore >>
The White House on Sunday released state-by-state reports on the impact the sequester would have on jobs and families in the lower and middle class.
Friday, February 22 2013 9:30 AM EST2013-02-22 14:30:58 GMT
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV)—Obesity is the state's number one killer, and state leader say our food stamp program could help lower the number. On Thursday, in Columbia, state leaders announced they will askMore >>
On Thursday in Columbia, state leaders announced they will ask for a waiver from federal regulation in order to include healthy food as a requirement for SNAP participation.More >>
Friday, February 22 2013 8:30 AM EST2013-02-22 13:30:28 GMT
While these mandatory cuts to federal programs would happen at a national level, there would be impacts felt here in the Lowcountry.More >>
Mark Gadomski, president of the Charleston Defense Contractors Association, feels strongly that something needs to be done about the sequestration. He said there are already signs the threat of the massive cuts are making an impact.More >>
Thursday, February 21 2013 7:08 PM EST2013-02-22 00:08:33 GMT
Virginia law enforcement works very closely and directly with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.More >>
Virginia law enforcement works very closely and directly with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System to provide names of people who have been adjudicated mentally incompetent. The result is a program that has proven effective and a moved for the White House.More >>
Thursday, February 21 2013 1:30 PM EST2013-02-21 18:30:43 GMT
By Sam Tyson styson@abcnews4.com WASHINGTON (WCIV) – Sen. Lindsey Graham and Rep. Trey Gowdy on Thursday pressed U.S. Attorney General on why there are so few prosecutions on failed firearms backgroundMore >>
Sen. Lindsey Graham and Rep. Trey Gowdy on Thursday pressed U.S. Attorney General on why there are so few prosecutions on failed firearms background checks.More >>
Thursday, February 21 2013 9:20 AM EST2013-02-21 14:20:19 GMT
By Eric Eganeegan@abcnews4.comCOLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) -- A bill designed to keep guns out of the hands of the mentally ill is being fast-tracked in the state house. The bill was filed Tuesday and lists atMore >>
A bill designed to keep guns out of the hands of the mentally ill is being fast-tracked in the Statehouse.More >>
Wednesday, February 20 2013 10:20 PM EST2013-02-21 03:20:06 GMT
The South Carolina House budget-writing committee has tentatively approved spending $25 million on cyber-security, $60 million to fix bridges with load restrictions, and $10.5 million on new school buses.More >>
The South Carolina House budget-writing committee has tentatively approved spending $25 million on cyber-security, $60 million to fix bridges with load restrictions, and $10.5 million on new school buses.More >>
Wednesday, February 20 2013 1:11 PM EST2013-02-20 18:11:44 GMT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) - State Rep. Bakari Sellers on Wednesday announced a new proposal to hire a private contractor to organize and run the South Carolina Education Lottery. According to a statementMore >>
State Rep. Bakari Sellers on Wednesday announced a new proposal to hire a private contractor to organize and run the South Carolina Education Lottery.More >>
Tuesday, February 19 2013 7:00 PM EST2013-02-20 00:00:47 GMT
By Stacy Jacobson sjacobson@abcnews4.com CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) -- Gun store owner Jeremy Burnham said the attorney general's proposed legislation was a relief. He wouldn't want to sell a gun to someoneMore >>
Mayor Riley and a gun shop owner support newly-proposed legislation that creates a mental-health-reporting database in South Carolina.More >>
Tuesday, February 19 2013 6:48 PM EST2013-02-19 23:48:40 GMT
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and law enforcement leaders are unveiling a legislative package aimed at addressing gun violence and mental health.More >>
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and law enforcement leaders on Tuesday unveiled a legislative package aimed at addressing gun violence and mental health.More >>
Tuesday, February 19 2013 3:42 PM EST2013-02-19 20:42:14 GMT
South Carolina House Speaker Bobby Harrell has proposed the governor appoint the state's top military leader, who's now elected by the general public.More >>
South Carolina House Speaker Bobby Harrell has proposed the governor appoint the state's top military leader, who's now elected by the general public.More >>
Monday, February 18 2013 6:46 PM EST2013-02-18 23:46:54 GMT
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) – State Rep. Leon Stavrinakis, flanked by parents and children of Ashley Hall School, on Monday afternoon discussed the new bill that would require the state to report people deemedMore >>
State Rep. Leon Stavrinakis, flanked by parents and children of Ashley Hall School, on Monday afternoon discussed the new bill that would require the state to report people deemed mentally unfit to have a gun to the federal database.More >>
Monday, February 18 2013 1:26 PM EST2013-02-18 18:26:10 GMT
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson will hold a news conference to talk about a bill addressing mental health and gun violence in South Carolina.More >>
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says the potential for another Newtown, Conn., school tragedy hit too close to home with the gun incident at Ashley Hall School on Feb. 4.
Saturday, February 16 2013 6:26 PM EST2013-02-16 23:26:01 GMT
Talk of passing tougher gun control laws has struck a cord with Lowcountry gun buyers. On Saturday, hundreds of people packed the Land of the Sky Gun and Knife show at the Ladson fairgrounds.More >>
Talk of passing tougher gun control laws has struck a cord with Lowcountry gun buyers. On Saturday, hundreds of people packed the Land of the Sky Gun and Knife show at the Ladson fairgrounds.More >>
Friday, February 15 2013 12:37 AM EST2013-02-15 05:37:49 GMT
By Valencia Wicker vwicker@abcnews4.com CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) – The mix of guns and mental illness became personal for Ashley Hall parents when Alice Boland pointed a gun at students and pulled theMore >>
The mix of guns and mental illness became personal for Ashley Hall parents when Alice Boland pointed a gun at students and pulled the trigger several times. Now, parents have put their concerns on paper, in hopes of changing the way our state records mental illness.More >>
Thursday, February 14 2013 11:30 PM EST2013-02-15 04:30:42 GMT
SEANNA ADCOX Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's attorney general has forwarded a complaint against House Speaker Bobby Harrell to state law enforcement. Attorney General AlanMore >>
South Carolina's attorney general has forwarded a complaint against House Speaker Bobby Harrell to state law enforcement.More >>
Thursday, February 14 2013 7:35 PM EST2013-02-15 00:35:54 GMT
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) - Charleston Mayor Joe Riley announced Thursday his support for the Democratic candidate in the 1st District Congressional race. "I'm here to proudly, enthusiastically endorseMore >>
Charleston Mayor Joe Riley announced Thursday his support for the Democratic candidate in the 1st District Congressional race.More >>
Thursday, February 14 2013 2:00 PM EST2013-02-14 19:00:51 GMT
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Mark Sanford has the support of one of the largest conservative bloggers in the country, his campaign announced Thursday. Erick Erickson, the editor of Red State, backed theMore >>
Mark Sanford has the support of one of the largest conservative bloggers in the country, his campaign announced Thursday.More >>
Thursday, February 14 2013 1:35 PM EST2013-02-14 18:35:35 GMT
The Republican governors of Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina are appealing to the Obama administration's choice for interior secretary to open up waters off their states' coasts to gas and oil...More >>
The Republican governors of Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina are appealing to the Obama administration's choice for interior secretary to open up waters off their states' coasts to gas and oil exploration.More >>
Tuesday, February 12 2013 4:13 PM EST2013-02-12 21:13:23 GMT
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says he's humbled and overwhelmed by the support he's been getting as tries to mount a political comeback.More >>
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says he's humbled and overwhelmed by the support he's been getting as tries to mount a political comeback.More >>
Saturday, February 9 2013 6:23 PM EST2013-02-09 23:23:25 GMT
Word of Alice Boland's gun firing demonstration outside of Ashley Hall School last week is getting more attention from local lawmakers.More >>
Word of Alice Boland's gun incident outside of Ashley Hall School last week is getting more attention from local lawmakers. Some said limiting access to guns is still not the best way to solve the problem.More >>
Saturday, February 9 2013 12:43 PM EST2013-02-09 17:43:27 GMT
The Republican Party's problems with minority voters might persist or even worsen. But an opening for significant improvements in GOP-minority relations may be at hand.More >>
The Republican Party's problems with minority voters might persist or even worsen. But an opening for significant improvements in GOP-minority relations may be at hand.More >>
Saturday, February 9 2013 10:40 AM EST2013-02-09 15:40:42 GMT
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) – Charleston Mayor Joe Riley and 800 other mayors are part of a coalition called Mayors Against Illegal Guns. The group was formed in 2008 by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg andMore >>
Charleston Mayor Joe Riley and 800 other mayors are part of a coalition called Mayors Against Illegal Guns. The group was formed in 2008 by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and 14 others.More >>
Tuesday, February 5 2013 7:11 PM EST2013-02-06 00:11:20 GMT
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham says Chuck Hagel "seems clueless" on U.S. policy toward Iran and he's urging the Obama administration to reconsider its defense secretary nominee.More >>
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham says Chuck Hagel "seems clueless" on U.S. policy toward Iran and he's urging the Obama administration to reconsider its defense secretary nominee.More >>
Friday, February 1 2013 6:01 PM EST2013-02-01 23:01:11 GMT
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) - South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley will make two stops in the Charleston area on Monday. According to a release from her office, Haley will participate in a groundbreaking at SPARC,More >>
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley will make two stops in the Charleston area on Monday.More >>
Friday, February 1 2013 5:02 PM EST2013-02-01 22:02:33 GMT
It's an idea that's been knocked around and shot down despite how logical it seems on the surface: Should sugary drinks be banned from the food stamp program?More >>
It's an idea that's been knocked around and shot down despite how logical it seems on the surface: Should sugary drinks be banned from the food stamp program?More >>
Thursday, January 31 2013 6:35 PM EST2013-01-31 23:35:12 GMT
Political ads are beginning to hit the airwaves as 19 candidates are tossing their hats in the race to fill now Senator Tim Scott's seat in congress.More >>
Political ads are beginning to hit the airwaves as 19 candidates are tossing their hats in the race to fill now Senator Tim Scott's seat in congress.More >>
Tuesday, January 29 2013 9:46 PM EST2013-01-30 02:46:42 GMT
The South Carolina House has passed a measure barring state and local governments from doing business with companies that invest heavily in Iran's energy sector.More >>
The South Carolina House has passed a measure barring state and local governments from doing business with companies that invest heavily in Iran's energy sector.More >>
Tuesday, January 29 2013 9:42 PM EST2013-01-30 02:42:30 GMT
The South Carolina Supreme Court will hear an appeal later this year from a Republican activist who accused Gov. Nikki Haley of ethics violations.More >>
The South Carolina Supreme Court is hearing an appeal this spring from a Republican activist who accused Gov. Nikki Haley of ethics violations.More >>
Tuesday, January 29 2013 5:19 PM EST2013-01-29 22:19:20 GMT
A state official says South Carolina's military communities are facing looming budget pressures that could slice into civilian and military jobs.More >>
A state official says South Carolina's military communities are facing looming budget pressures that could slice into civilian and military jobs.More >>
Monday, January 28 2013 4:43 PM EST2013-01-28 21:43:31 GMT
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV/AP) -- Bobbie Rose's race for the 1st Congressional District seat left open by Tim Scott was short-lived. Rose announced Monday afternoon she was dropping her bid. Rose said thatMore >>
Bobbie Rose's race for the 1st Congressional District seat left open by Tim Scott was short-lived. Rose announced Monday afternoon she was dropping her bid.More >>
