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Hillary Clinton hospitalized with blood clot

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 22:04:00 EST

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was admitted to a New York hospital Sunday after doctors discovered a blood clot during a follow-up exam.

Bill would exempt SC-made guns from federal rules

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 07:37:00 EST

Proposed legislation would exempt weapons made in South Carolina from federal regulations.

Neglected bill could raise price of milk to $8

Stephanie Robusto — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:39:00 EST

As lawmakers struggle toward a compromise on the fiscal cliff, a very important farm bill is waiting in the wings.

Boeing to acquire building near N. Charleston plant

Wed, 5 Dec 2012 21:20:00 EST

Boeing are set to complete a deal later this month for a property near there North Charleston plant. Candy Eslinger, Boeing spokesperson, said the airline manufacturer and the South Carolina Research Authority

'Most Wanted' suspect charged with stealing credit cards

Philip Weiss — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:40:00 EST

Charleston police have captured a "Most Wanted" suspect who they say broke into multiple cars and stole half a dozen credit cards.

Kershaw Co. judge: "Magic Minutes" machines violate state law

Jody Barr — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 10:05:00 EDT

A Kershaw County judge declared a new type of machine that allows users to purchase long-distance calling cards and then play poker games for money violates the state's anti-video gaming laws.

SC gets $2M for improving food stamp system

Jason Old — Thu, 5 Jul 2012 13:34:00 EDT

South Carolina is getting more than $2 million from the federal government for improving its food stamp benefits system.

Ethics committee reopens portion of Haley investigation

Cameron Easley — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:46:00 EDT

The South Carolina House of Representatives' House Ethics Committee unanimously agreed Friday to take a closer look at an ethics complaint against Governor Nikki Haley. The complaint alleges Haley used her position as a House member to lobby and voted on bills to benefit employers.

SC budget plan up for debate on Senate floor

Sat, 12 May 2012 18:04:00 EDT

A state budget plan that boosts employees' paychecks, increases money to public schools and hires law enforcement officers is up for debate this week on the Senate floor.

Registration deadline at hand for SC voters

Sat, 12 May 2012 15:02:00 EDT

South Carolina voters are almost out of time to register to vote in the state's primary elections.

Candidate crisis bill dead, Congressman's wife goes after senator

Tue, 8 May 2012 14:46:00 EDT

A last-second move by Lexington County Senator Jake Knotts Tuesday, killed a bill that would reopen candidate filings for most of the 183 candidates removed from the ballots. The Senate Judiciary Committee met to debate the bill, but Knotts objected to the move and a well-known Congressman's wife let him hear about it.

Thurmond to run for Lt. Gov. McConnell's vacant Senate seat

Live 5 News Web Staff — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:40:00 EDT

Former Charleston County Councilman Paul Thurmond will run for Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell's vacant Senate seat.

Rep. Thad Viers resigns after harassment charges

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:55:00 EDT

Two months after his arrest in Myrtle Beach for harassment charges, Representative Thad Viers announced his resignation during a legislative session Wednesday morning.

McConnell will not run for old Senate seat

Live 5 News Web Staff — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:58:00 EDT

Newly sworn in Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell will not seek his old Senate seat and will complete his term as Lt. Governor.

First Charleston-built Boeing Dreamliner expected in April

Live 5 News Web Staff — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 08:02:00 EDT

Boeing is expected to finish its first Charleston-built Dreamliner next month.

Rush Limbaugh loses eight advertisers

Rachel Bennett — Mon, 5 Mar 2012 13:07:00 EST

Rush Limbaugh loses an eighth advertiser after calling Georgetown law student Sandra Fluke a "slut" and a "prostitute." Limbaugh apologized on his website Friday.

Haley in Washington to meet with Obama

Live 5 News Web Staff — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:47:00 EST

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is in Washington D.C. on Monday. The first-term Republican governor and other governors will be meeting with President Barack Obama.

Rep. Scott helps organize job fair for vets

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:37:00 EST

South Carolina Rep. Tim Scott is helping to lead a job fair for veterans on the South Carolina coast.

SC bill to bar sex offenders from foster parenting

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:18:00 EST

Legislators are discussing a bill that would make it illegal for convicted sex offenders to serve as foster parents in South Carolina.

Police: Missing SC lobbyist's car reveals no evidence

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:28:00 EST

Columbia Police say a check of missing hospitality official Tom Sponseller's car shows nothing unusual and calls to his cell phone are not being returned.

Politicos: Primary no long-term impact on Haley

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:20:00 EST

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's endorsement of Mitt Romney was hailed as a coveted prize in the presidential nomination contest that could help seal the deal for the Republican frontrunner. Instead, a double-digit loss...

Huntsman withdraws from GOP race, endorses Romney

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:37:00 EST

Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman withdrew from the 2012 Republican presidential race Monday after a disappointing performance in New Hampshire.

Council votes to send I-526 project to SCDOT

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:42:00 EST

The Charleston County Council voted Tuesday night to hand over the completion of the Interstate 526 project to the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

Air India to get first SC-made Boeing 787

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:08:00 EST

Air India is becoming the first customer for the Boeing 787 jetliners being assembled at a plant in North Charleston.

Graham: Funds secured for Charleston harbor study

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:40:00 EST

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham says there is now federal money available to continue a study of deepening the Charleston Harbor shipping channel.

Haley endorses Romney for president

Live 5 News Web Staff — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:25:00 EST

Mitt Romney announced Friday morning that South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is endorsing his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. Haley also backed Romney in 2008 when she was a state representative.

Obama addressing Naval Academy graduates 2nd time

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:58:00 EDT

A day after laying out his counterterrorism vision, President Barack Obama is addressing future military leaders who could help carry it out in a speech to U.S. Naval Academy graduates.

Kerry blasts Iranian election maneuvering

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:48:00 EDT

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry harshly criticized Iranian authorities on Friday for eliminating hundreds of presidential candidates, suggesting that Tehran is standing in the way of legitimate, representative democracy.

Kerry's focus on peace talks, not settlements

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:08:00 EDT

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry urged Israel's government on Friday to prevent further settlement construction where possible to help revitalize Middle East peace hopes, but stressed that the Jewish state and...

Zimbabwe activist: Prisoners denied Aids drugs

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:08:00 EDT

A Zimbabwean human rights activist says he wants the nation's highest court to order prison authorities to ensure suspects in jail can receive their life-prolonging HIV/AIDS medications.

NKorean envoy delivers letter to China's Xi

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:58:00 EDT

A top North Korean envoy delivered a letter from leader Kim Jong Un to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday and told him Pyongyang would take steps to rejoin stalled six-nation nuclear disarmament talks, in an apparent...

Some unions now angry about health care overhaul

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:58:00 EDT

When President Barack Obama pushed his health care overhaul plan through Congress, he counted labor unions among his strongest supporters.

IRS replaces official who revealed targeting

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:48:00 EDT

The Internal Revenue Service official who led the unit that targeted tea party groups and publicly disclosed the activity has been replaced, making her the third top IRS official moved aside since the episode was revealed...

Obama balances threats against Americans' rights

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:48:00 EDT

Forecasting the changing nature of threats against the U.S. for years to come, President Barack Obama says "America is at a crossroads." And so, too, is his presidency's counterterrorism policy, which has long struggled...

GOP's Walker touts state ties during trip to Iowa

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:57:00 EDT

Scott Walker tried to introduce himself to Iowa Republicans Thursday as so many would-be presidential candidates often do - one of their own.

Rep. Jo Bonner resigning to take Ala. college post

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:49:00 EDT

U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner announced Thursday that he is resigning from Congress effective in August to take a post with the University of Alabama system.

SC woman accused of taking $200k from biz

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 08:44:00 EDT

A Lexington woman has been charged with taking more than $200,000 from the trucking company where she worked.