south-carolina
Nikki Haley Clears Another Hurdle in South Carolina
Representative Nikki Haley has emerged as a darling of the national conservative backlash in her race for governor.
No Criminal Charges Against Sanford in S. Carolina
The state attorney general said ethics complaints against the governor did not rise to a criminal level.
Mark Sanford Agrees to Pay $74,000 to Settle Ethics Charges
The South Carolina governor agreed to pay $74,000 to settle charges that his travel and campaign spending violated state ethics laws, but he continued to deny wrongdoing.
Two in Georgia Governor’s Race Disciplined for Misconduct With Students
Two candidates were suspended from their jobs as high school teachers in the past for sexual misconduct involving students, according to state documents.
A Trailblazer of Civil Rights Dies Forgotten
Neighbors were startled to learn that Juanita W. Goggins, who had frozen to death at home, was the first black woman elected to the South Carolina legislature.
Senator Proposes Deal on Handling of Detainees
Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, is seeking White House support for his proposals on terrorism suspects.
Officials End Immigration Inquiry
Federal authorities have agreed not to prosecute the Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, a major chicken processor, for hiring illegal immigrant workers.
Report Cites Crippling Infighting at Nuclear Site
Infighting among the federal officials in charge of the cleanup of the Savannah River nuclear site in South Carolina is so severe that it threatens to undermine public confidence in their work, a federal watchdog warned.
Sanford’s Wife Files for Divorce
Jenny Sanford announced on Friday that she is filing for divorce from her husband, Gov. Mark Sanford of South Carolina, who confessed in June to an affair.