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Ethics Commission opens probe into Haley's campaign finances

Tuesday, April 10th, 2012, 1:00pm

Ethics Commission opens probe into Haley's campaign finances

COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - The State Ethics Commission has opened a public inquiry into Gov. Nikki Haley's campaign finances.

The allegations are detailed in a complaint obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press and confirmed by Commission Executive Director Herb Hayden. The Commission set a hearing for July 18.

The complaint accuses Haley of failing to maintain proper records of donors' occupations. It also says the Republican didn't disclose addresses for six campaign contributors.

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LT. Gov. Ken Ard resigns

Submitted by Nick Needham on Friday, March 9th, 11:51 am

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) – South Carolina Lt. Gov. Ken Ard has resigned from his position following an almost year-long ethics scandal.

In a statement released at 10:00 a.m., Ard offered apologies to his family, his staff, volunteers, and the entire state of South Carolina. He also accepted blame.

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GOP candidates spread out in South Carolina to get votes

Submitted by Steve Crump

Thursday, February 16th, 2012, 3:41pm

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTV) - Republican presidential candidates continue to criss cross the Palmetto state in search of undecided voters.

Following Monday night's debate, Texas Governor Rick Perry and former house speaker Newt Gingrich opened their campaign day near the Grand Strand.

Perry held a town meeting at a local VFW hall in Murrels Inlet where he attempted to win conservatives and persuade those who haven't made up their minds.

Lagging behind in the polls across South Carolina, the Texas governor faced a critical question regarding his campaign.

One person in the audience asked, "If you do bad on Saturday will you cut and run ?

His answer, "If I do good on Saturday, I'll do good on Saturday."

Perry and the other candidates in the race are still trying win the hearts, souls, and votes from conservatives.

Newt Gingrich is feeling the morning after a bounce following Monday night's debate.

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Romney weathers attacks in Myrtle Beach debate

Submitted by Steve Crump

Thursday, February 16th, 2012, 6:25am

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTV) - From the upstate of South Carolina to the coastal low county, fixing the economy is one critical issue keeping many voters in search of a nominee.

That's why the interest was so high in South Carolina's Republican Presidential Primary at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

Every seat was taken and without question it appeared that just about every candidate was going after front runner Mitt Romney.

Early on he skirted the question about releasing his tax returns, but finally answered after being pinned down by one of panelists.

"Time will tell, but I anticipate that I will be asked to it around the April time period, " Romney said.

Newt Gingrich plans to release his returns this coming Thursday, and as it related to jobs he says unemployment benefits run too long.

The former speaker said, " 99 weeks is an associate degree."

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President Obama talks big banks, DNC, unemployment in exclusive interview

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012, 11:43am

President Obama talks big banks, DNC, unemployment in exclusive interview

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – President Barack Obama is just months away from coming to Charlotte to accept a bid for a second run at President of the United States.

But on Tuesday, the president sat down with WBTV anchor Paul Cameron in an exclusive interview from the White House.

President Obama talked about the economy, foreclosures, unemployment, the Democratic National Convention and big banks.

"Well, you know, I think that the first thing to understand is that the financial system in the United States is critical for our overall economic health," President Barack Obama told WBTV's Paul Cameron.

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Gov. Perdue's decision could affect same sex marriage ban

Submitted by Kay Johnson on Monday, January 30th, 10:57 am

GREENSBORO, NC (WBTV) - Something unexpected happened on the way to North Carolina's vote this May on banning same-sex marriage.

The constitutional amendment, if approved, would make North Carolina the last state in the Southeast to ban gay marriage.

Already the state defines marriage as between a man and a woman.

Supporters say it would help the state against legal challenges from same-sex couples who've been able to get married in other states.

Democratic Gov. Beverly Perdue unexpectedly announced last Thursday that she won't seek re-election. That means more Democrats could turn out to the polls for the May 8 primary to pick a new candidate for governor.

Before that, mostly Republicans were expected to show up to pick their candidates for governor and president. They were expected to approve the ban.

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Catawba Indian tribe sues state over gaming

Submitted by Nick Needham on Wednesday, January 25th, 10:23 am

COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - South Carolina's only federally recognized Indian tribe is suing the state over the right to gamble on its reservation.

The suit filed Tuesday by the Catawba Indian Nation also asks that local authorities be prevented from seizing gaming machines while the lawsuit moves forward.

The tribe was officially recognized under a 1993 settlement. Attorneys for the Catawbas say that agreement gives the tribe the right to conduct games to the extent that they are allowed anywhere else in the state.

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