South Carolina

October 11, 2007 -- Rudy Giuliani is in South Carolina today, where he will likely continue to exaggerate his fiscal record as Mayor of New York City to score political points as he did earlier this week at the CNBC Debate. Yesterday, the New York Times took a closer look at Rudy's exaggerations and "misleading statements," debunking his tax-cutting claims. [New York Times, 10/10/07]    » read more »

Will make stops in Darlington, Kingstree, Summerton, Walterboro and Ridgeland

Oct 11, 2007 -- Columbia, South Carolina – Today Senator John Edwards will visit South Carolina to discuss his six-point plans for strengthening rural schools and communities during a 5-county swing through the state. Edwards will begin today speaking to students and faculty at Darlington High School before heading to Brown's BBQ in Kingstree to greet supporters.    » read more »

October 5, 2007, COLUMBIA, S.C. – “Unfettering the Falcons,” a short documentary film created by Columbia filmmaker Laura Kissel, will screen 7 p.m., Oct. 9 at the American Film Institute Silver Theater in Silver Springs, M.D., as part of a program of award winning shorts produced during the 2007 International Documentary Challenge.    » read more »

Presenters across the state are offering free show tickets as a part of Free Night of Theatre

October 4, 2007, COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina venues participating in Free Night of Theatre will begin reserving tickets Oct. 4. To reserve free tickets, visit Performing Arts and click on the Free Night of Theatre logo. Then click "Find a Show" and choose either Charleston, S.C., for performances in that area, or South Carolina for performances in other locations.

There are currently eight shows in South Carolina. They are:    » read more »

Former Richardson Co-Chair Cites Biden’s Leadership on Iraq

Wilmington, DE (October 6, 2007) – The Biden for President Campaign announced today the endorsement of South Carolina State Representative Fletcher Smith. Smith, a former co-chair of Gov. Bill Richardson’s Campaign, cited Sen. Biden’s leadership on Iraq as his reason for leaving the Richardson organization.    » read more »

OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Oct. 4, 2007 — A new Oak Ridge National Laboratory initiative could help avert disasters in Tennessee, Mississippi and South Carolina and also lead to more information about climate change.

The new Community and Regional Resilience Initiative (CARRI) will be implemented in Gulfport, Miss., Memphis, and Charleston, S.C., to increase "resilience" - the ability to prepare for, respond to and quickly recover from natural and man-made disasters - of the three communities.    » read more »

10/2/2007 -- (COLUMBIA, SC) – The South Carolina for Hillary Campaign announced the statewide leadership committee for the Women for Hillary organization today and the beginning of a month-long grassroots drive for the organization across the state. The 25-member leadership committee includes a diverse group of women from across the state.    » read more »

October 1, 2007 -- Columbia, S.C. – The United States Supreme Court today took a major step toward hearing the ongoing water dispute between South Carolina and North Carolina.

Despite an effort to head off a massive legal battle between the two states over North Carolina’s diversion of water from the Catawba River, South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster asked the United States Supreme Court in June to hear the dispute in its original jurisdiction.    » read more »

Columbia, SC (October 1, 2007) – Surrounded by supporters at the State Capitol in Columbia, Sen. Joe Biden today received the support of a number of key South Carolina legislators and public officials. State Representative Jim Battle of Marion County and State Representative Vida Miller, who represents Georgetown and Charleston Counties, both endorsed Sen. Biden’s presidential campaign. In addition, W.B.    » read more »

The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee has announced additions to its South Carolina campaign. Team Rudy adds Regional Field Directors Sarah Bjorkman and Tim O’Toole to its field staff.

Bjorkman will focus on organizing the Lowcountry, while O’Toole will be working in the Upstate. They join other field staff working to build a strong grassroots network in communities across the state, grow the volunteer base and communicate Mayor Giuliani’s optimistic message to the voters of South Carolina.    » read more »

The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today unveils the latest group of County Chairs and Co-Chairs in South Carolina. They join previously announced county leaders in the state helping build strong grassroots support for the Mayor.    » read more »

September 17, 2007 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

They died Sept. 14 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle during combat operations.

They were assigned to the 6th Squadron, 9th U.S. Cavalry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Killed were:

Staff Sgt. Terry D. Wagoner, 28, of Piedmont, South Carolina

Spc. Todd A. Motley, 23, of Clare, Michigan    » read more »

September 14, 2007 -- LITTLE ROCK, AR - Former Governor and Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee (AR) will campaign in South Carolina on September 19 and 20, it was announced today. Governor Huckabee will make the following appearances:

(NOTE: Subject to change.)

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

4:00 - 4:30 p.m. ET - Columbia, SC - Guest on the Kevin Cohen Radio Show, WVOC Radio. Contact: Adam Piper, Tel: 803-237-0974    » read more »

9/11/2007, COLUMBIA – The Hillary for President campaign announced the formation of the South Carolina Seniors for Hillary Steering Committee, drawing support from Palmetto State seniors who support Hillary’s vision of protecting Social Security and cracking down on predatory lending in the long-term care market. "As seniors, we need Hillary. She’ll protect Social Security. We need her leadership and her experience. We're at too big of a crossroads to take a chance with anyone but the best and most experienced. That's why we’re organizing as seniors for Hillary," Dr.    » read more »

Sep 04, 2007 -- Boston, MA – Today, Governor Mitt Romney named the South Carolina members of the Young Professionals for Mitt Coalition. Governor Romney's youngest son, Craig, and Craig's wife, Mary, held a Young Professionals for Mitt event in Columbia this morning and will hold an event at Charleston Southern University later today to kick off the coalition.    » read more »