
11 hours ago - By Bruce Smith, Associated Press Writer
Even if her straying husband had asked her to, South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford says she wouldn't have stood with Gov. Mark Sanford when he faced cameras to tell the world about his affair with an Argentine woman. Complete Story...
6 hours ago - By Associated Press
General Electric CEO Jeffrey Immelt said Tuesday he hopes the Copenhagen conference on climate change leads the United States to develop a green energy policy to grow the economy.
Dec 7 - By Jim Davenport, Associated Press Writer
Lawmakers debating whether to impeach South Carolina's governor challenged claims Monday that a 2008 taxpayer-funded trip where he saw his Argentine mistress was legitimate state business.
Dec 6 - By Associated Press
South Carolina lawmakers are nearing a decision on whether to move forward with a measure to impeach Gov. Mark Sanford over a secret trip to Argentina and his travel.

Dec 3 - By Bruce Smith, Associated Press Writer
In holiday seasons past, South Carolina's first family seemed like something out of a Norman Rockwell painting.
Dec 2 - By Seanna Adcox, Associated Press Writer
An economist for the University of South Carolina is cautiously forecasting the state will begin recovering in 2010 — though not by much — barring more financial shocks.
Nov 30 - By Associated Press
Josh Chavis scored 18 points and South Carolina Upstate finished with its highest shooting percentage since the 2002-03 season in a 78-56 win over Stetson on Monday night.
Nov 28 - By Associated Press
Dwayne Collins scored 17 points as Miami remained unbeaten in a 70-41 rout over South Carolina-Upstate on Saturday.
Nov 24 - By Associated Press
Brandon Evans scored 19 points and North-Carolina Greensboro defeated South Carolina-Upstate 76-70 on Tuesday night.

Nov 24 - By Meg Kinnard , Associated Press Writer
Attorneys for South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford told lawmakers mulling impeachment Tuesday that their client did nothing improper by using state-owned aircraft for travel that included political and personal events.

Nov 24 - By Jim Davenport, Associated Press Writer
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's lawyer says the events surrounding the Republican's June absence from the state to meet with an Argentine lover don't warrant impeachment.
Nov 24 - By Jim Davenport, Associated Press Writer
South Carolina legislators upset with Gov. Mark Sanford's summer disappearance to see his lover in Argentina began a monthslong process on Tuesday that could ultimately remove the two-term Republican from office.
Nov 24 - By Associated Press
One hundred new jobs are coming to two South Carolina counties with high unemployment rates.
Nov 21 - By Associated Press
Malcolm Long passed for two touchdowns and ran for another as South Carolina State beat North Carolina A&T 28-10 on Saturday.
Nov 21 - By Associated Press
Gideon Gamble's 3-pointer with 53 seconds left to play sent Winthrop to a 49-46 victory over South Carolina-Upstate on Saturday.
Nov 20 - By Meg Kinnard , Associated Press Writer
Three South Carolina men have been found guilty of bilking thousands of investors out of more than $80 million.
Nov 20 - By Meg Kinnard , Associated Press Writer
The unemployment rate in South Carolina rose nearly half a percentage point in October, returning to a record level of 12.1 percent set earlier this year, the state agency that calculates the rate said Friday.
Nov 20 - By Meg Kinnard , Associated Press Writer
When federal officials descended on this small South Carolina town to investigate a kickback scheme that had caught up the mayor and another official, they stumbled across a web of corruption they believe is deeper and more widespread through the county.
Nov 19 - By Seanna Adcox, Associated Press Writer
Three South Carolina men accused of bilking people out of more than $80 million lied about how they would invest their money, so it doesn't matter if investors knew it was risky, prosecutors said Thursday.
Nov 17 - By Associated Press
S.C. Johnson & Son Inc. may be eyeing Sara Lee Corp.'s air-freshner business, according to a published report Tuesday.

Nov 17 - By Jim Davenport, Associated Press Writer
Legislators irked for months over Gov. Mark Sanford's summertime vanishing act and his tearful revelation that he was in Argentina for a rendezvous with his lover plan to start debating a measure Tuesday that ultimately would remove him from office.
Nov 17 - By Associated Press
A research firm that develops advanced textiles for the automotive, aeronautics and defense industries says it will open a new facility in South Carolina, creating 120 new jobs.
Nov 16 - By Associated Press
An Amtrak passenger train hit a car trying to cross the tracks near the South Carolina-Georgia state line and four people have been killed.
Nov 11 - By Jim Davenport, Associated Press Writer
Disgraced South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford might not have much political capital these days, but his wife is using hers.
Nov 11 - By Associated Press
Those who work in tourism along South Carolina's Grand Strand are getting glimpse at what 2010 has in store for travel.