South Carolina

According to two new studies, says University of Georgia anthropologist

Sept. 4, 2007, Athens, Ga. – By 1763, the world of Cherokee Indians in the Southeastern U.S. was in tatters. The French and Indian War had wracked the sprawling Cherokee settlements that stretched from the headwaters of the Savannah River in South Carolina and Georgia to the Overhills towns in eastern Tennessee. Though 75 years would pass before the Trail of Tears would banish the remnants of the nation west to Oklahoma, the tribe watched hopelessly as much of its history rapidly faded.    » read more »

Wilmington, DE (August 31, 2007) – The Biden for President Campaign issued the following statement from campaign manager, Luis Navarro, in response to the pledge released by the Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire and South Carolina Democratic Parties.    » read more »

September 01, 2007 -- Des Moines, IA -- US Senator Barack Obama today announced his commitment to follow the presidential nomination process sanctioned by the Democratic National Committee.

Obama signed a pledge written by the Democratic Party Chairs in Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, and South Carolina saying the process ensured that candidates would be tested by the rigors of a retail political campaign while appropriately incorporating the regional and ethnic diversity of the Democratic Party.    » read more »

8/31/2007 -- The South Carolina United Transportation Union today announced plans to support Senator Hillary Clinton in the upcoming Palmetto State Primary. The UTU endorsement includes roughly 650 active members in South Carolina and approximately 2,000 retirees statewide in the railroad, bus and public transit sectors.    » read more »

Will tailgate at Gamecocks game, attend Labor Day events

August 31, 2007 -- ALEXANDRIA, VA – U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, Republican candidate for president, will campaign in South Carolina this weekend, from Saturday, September 1, through Monday, September 3.

Media interested in covering the events should contact Jim Corbett at 803-530-8392, or, in case Corbett is unavailable, Patrick Chisum at 803-546-1953.

Saturday, September 1

Voter Forum with Sen. Brownback
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Kelly's Barbeque
10475 Highway 78
Summerville, SC

Voter Forum with Sen. Brownback    » read more »

Columbia, SC - Chris Dodd for President today announced the endorsement of Drew Theodore and the addition of 11 local leaders in the political, business and education communities to its South Carolina Campaign Committee. Chris Dodd's team in South Carolina reflects Sen. Dodd's unique ability to attract party loyalist and newcomers to the process, as well as business leaders and working families.    » read more »

Governor Thanks Taxpayer Heroes, Calls Senate's Lack Of Deliberations "A Dereliction Of Duty"

Columbia, S.C. - June 29, 2007 - Rhode Island Governor Mark Sanford today issued the following statement on the House sustaining 15 of 243 items vetoed by the governor, for a total of $1.8 million out of the $167 million vetoed. This means the Legislature saw fit to trim just one-tenth of one percent of the new money coming into Columbia this year.    » read more »

8-23-2007 -- The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today announced the leadership team for South Carolina Business Leaders for Rudy. These businessmen and women from across the state will help promote Rudy’s commitment to cutting wasteful government spending, restoring fiscal discipline and cutting taxes.    » read more »

August 19, 2007 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Aug. 15 in Taji, Iraq, when the enemy attacked using indirect fire.

Killed were:

Sgt. Princess C. Samuels, 22, of Mitchellville, Maryland. The soldier was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.    » read more »

August 18, 2007 -- LITTLE ROCK, AR – Former Governor Mike Huckabee (AR) will campaign in South Carolina on August 21 and 22, following his strong showing in the Republican Party of Iowa Straw Poll. Gov. Huckabee will make the following appearances:

(NOTE: Subject to change.)

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

12:00 p.m. ET – York, SC – Speaks to supporters at luncheon, The Palmetto Room, 22 N. Congress Street. Contact: Joe St. John, Tel: 803-371-0083

1:40 p.m. ET – Rock Hill, SC – Guest on WRHI Radio, 1340 AM.    » read more »

08-16-2007 -- The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today announced it will launch two radio ads in South Carolina on Thursday entitled, “Out of Control” and “Fence.”

“Out of Control” focuses on Rudy Giuliani’s accomplishments as Mayor of New York City including reducing crime and cutting the welfare rolls. “Fence” highlights one of Giuliani’s 12 Commitments to the American People which calls for ending illegal immigration, securing our borders, and identifying every non-citizen in our nation.    » read more »

Aug 16, 2007 -- Greer, SC - Today, Governor Mitt Romney addressed the Greer Chamber of Commerce on the pro-growth policies necessary to ensure that our economy remains the leader in the world. Important to the future economic security of South Carolina and our nation, Governor Romney outlined his proposals to cut taxes for all Americans and implement nationwide reform of our tort laws.

Promoting Strength, Innovation And Diversity In The Economy:    » read more »

Will follow top-three finish in Iowa by visiting key early states

August 13, 2007 -- DES MOINES – Following his top three finish in the Ames Straw Poll in Iowa, Senator Sam Brownback will campaign in New Hampshire and South Carolina this week.

In New Hampshire on Monday and Tuesday, Brownback will join a house party, speak at Thomas More College and tour the Turbocam company plant.

In South Carolina from Tuesday through Thursday, Brownback holds events in Rock Hill, Columbia, Mt. Pleasant, Bluffton, Greenville and Spartanburg.

Monday, August 13    » read more »

Early Warning System Will Alert Operators in Case of Leak, and Amount of Radioactivity Left in South Carolina Can Be Publicly Tracked.

WASHINGTON (August 8, 2007) – A compromise settlement between environmentalists and the    » read more »

Washington, 30 July 2007 (By Mary Morningstar) -- Auditions for the seventh season of American Idol will begin on July 30 in San Diego, California. Tryouts will also be held in Dallas, Texas (August 6); Omaha, Nebraska (August 10); Atlanta, Georgia (August 14); Charleston, South Carolina (August 18); Miami, Florida (August 22); and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (August 27).

American Idol hopefuls must be between the ages of 16 and 28 as of July 28.    » read more »