http://www.mail.com/locations/23636-charleston.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/locations/23636-charleston.html http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2136054-andrea-bringing-rains-flood-watches-to-east-coast.html RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season drenched the Southeastern U.S. but caused no major damage on Friday, marching up the East Coast as it brought the threat of weekend flooding as far north as New England. After bringing rain, strong winds and even tornadoes to Florida, Andrea was losing its tropical characteristics... Sat, 08 Jun 2013 03:14:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2136054-andrea-bringing-rains-flood-watches-to-east-coast.html 2013-06-08T03:14:32Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2123268-warhorse-director-brings-puppets-to-spoleto.html CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Director Tom Morris uses the phrase "happy accident" to describe the success of his Tony-award-winning play "War Horse," whose central character was a puppet. "At the time, it seemed like a really crazy experiment to invite in an audience and put basically a nonspeaking puppet in the middle of an epic adventure," said Morris, who i... Sat, 01 Jun 2013 17:16:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2123268-warhorse-director-brings-puppets-to-spoleto.html 2013-06-01T17:16:49Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2089700-sc-slave-cabin-dismantled-smithsonian-display.html EDISTO ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — As a cool sea breeze wafted across a 17th century South Carolina plantation that once grew prized sea island cotton, workers this week carefully disassembled, measured and numbered wooden planks from a dilapidated antebellum slave cabin. Once one of about two dozen on slave row at Point of Pines Plantation, the cabin will be shi... Thu, 16 May 2013 09:23:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2089700-sc-slave-cabin-dismantled-smithsonian-display.html 2013-05-16T09:23:11Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2070704-mark-sanford-renews-career-build-reputation.html CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Now that former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has resurrected a once-promising political career by regaining his old House seat, he'll have to rebuild the reputation that once earned him praise as a possible presidential contender among colleagues. The Republican preached fiscal responsibility during his three terms in Congress ... Thu, 09 May 2013 00:27:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2070704-mark-sanford-renews-career-build-reputation.html 2013-05-09T00:27:40Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2070242-despite-scandal-ex-sc-gov-sanford-office.html CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Four years after scandal derailed his political career, ex-Republican Gov. Mark Sanford once again holds a South Carolina political office, winning back his old congressional seat Tuesday after a race in which he battled his past and an opponent who outdid him in fundraising. Sanford's resurrection was completed when he defeated De... Wed, 08 May 2013 02:47:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2070242-despite-scandal-ex-sc-gov-sanford-office.html 2013-05-08T02:47:48Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2067960-ex-sc-gov-sanford-political-office.html CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Former Republican South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford revived a scandal-scarred political career by winning back his old congressional seat Tuesday in a district that hasn't elected a Democrat in three decades. The comeback was complete when he defeated Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch, the sister of political satirist Stephen Colbert... Wed, 08 May 2013 02:06:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2067960-ex-sc-gov-sanford-political-office.html 2013-05-08T02:06:16Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2062742-ex-gov-sanford-seeks-2nd-chance-south-carolina.html BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — One congressional candidate is a former Republican governor seeking redemption after his career imploded in a public saga involving lies, the Appalachian Trail and an Argentine mistress. His Democratic opponent is a famous comedian's sister who's trying to benefit from her rival's damaged reputation. In a bizarre campaign that has ro... Sat, 04 May 2013 15:57:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2062742-ex-gov-sanford-seeks-2nd-chance-south-carolina.html 2013-05-04T15:57:22Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2053002-with-1-week-to-go-sanford-subject-attacks.html CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford can't seem to escape attacks on the extramarital affair that derailed his political career, which he hopes to revive in a special congressional election that is now a week away. For months, his Democratic opponent, Elizabeth Colbert Busch, refused to criticize Sanford's affair — which was unc... Wed, 01 May 2013 01:42:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2053002-with-1-week-to-go-sanford-subject-attacks.html 2013-05-01T01:42:44Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2050592-sanford-colbert-busch-trade-jabs-sc-debate.html CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, trying to revive his political career, and Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch traded verbal jabs on his past indiscretions and her liberal political supporters during a spirited debate Monday night — their only scheduled meeting in the race for the state's vacant 1st Congressional District seat. ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:07:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2050592-sanford-colbert-busch-trade-jabs-sc-debate.html 2013-04-30T03:07:35Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2024394-ap-ex-wife-sc-gov-sanford-trespassed.html CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford must appear in court two days after running for a vacant congressional seat to answer a complaint that he trespassed at his ex-wife's home, according to court documents acquired by The Associated Press on Tuesday. The complaint says Jenny Sanford confronted Sanford leaving her Sullivans Islan... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:54:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2024394-ap-ex-wife-sc-gov-sanford-trespassed.html 2013-04-17T00:54:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2004058-williams-wins-2nd-straight-family-circle-cup.html CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — It took a feisty exchange with Jelena Jankovic for Serena Williams to calm down. Then, settled and able to return to business, she was a winner once more. Williams defeated Jankovic 3-6, 6-0, 6-2 Sunday for her second consecutive Family Circle Cup title. Momentum swung for good at the start of the second set, when Williams said Jan... Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:27:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2004058-williams-wins-2nd-straight-family-circle-cup.html 2013-04-07T21:27:45Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2002756-serena-williams-routs-venus-family-circle.html CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Serena Williams had completed a dazzling display of tennis to dominate her opponent and advance to her fourth finals of the year at the Family Circle Cup on Saturday. Her excitement, though, was over the weeklong play of sister Venus despite big sister's inability to slow down Serena. "She's had a great week," Serena said So has Se... Sat, 06 Apr 2013 23:02:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2002756-serena-williams-routs-venus-family-circle.html 2013-04-06T23:02:57Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1994844-sanford-faces-colbert-busch-dream-matchup.html CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — It's a congressional race featuring political drama, big names and big money — everything that can make American politics so fascinating. The special election in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District next month pits a former governor seeking political redemption after his career was derailed by an extramarital affair against ... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:17:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1994844-sanford-faces-colbert-busch-dream-matchup.html 2013-04-03T19:17:23Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1994304-scs-ex-gov-sanford-clears-hurdle-comeback-bid.html MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford on Tuesday cleared another hurdle in his bid for political redemption, defeating a former Charleston County council member to win the GOP nomination for the U.S. House seat he held for three terms. "It's been a very long journey. And in that journey I am humbled to find ourselves where we... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:29:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1994304-scs-ex-gov-sanford-clears-hurdle-comeback-bid.html 2013-04-03T04:29:26Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1993008-voters-decide-mark-sanfords-comeback-attempt.html CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Former Gov. Mark Sanford said Tuesday that results from a South Carolina congressional primary runoff will give a good indication whether voters have moved past the personal indiscretions that derailed his political career several years ago. "I think tonight's verdict will say a lot as to where people are or are not on that," Sanfo... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:48:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1993008-voters-decide-mark-sanfords-comeback-attempt.html 2013-04-02T18:48:27Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1973944-apnewsbreak-fla-to-probe-2nd-sweepstakes-chain.html ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (AP) — Fresh off a nearly $300 million racketeering case involving a veterans' charity that benefited from simulated gambling at Internet cafes, Florida regulators will investigate a children's cancer group connected to a sweepstakes network that is four times bigger. The new probe comes in response to Associated Press inquiries about ... Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:32:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1973944-apnewsbreak-fla-to-probe-2nd-sweepstakes-chain.html 2013-03-23T00:32:10Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1966722-sanford-advances-sc-race-colberts-sister-wins.html CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Mark Sanford says he believes in "a God of second chances," and now the former South Carolina governor has taken the first step toward reviving a political career that was derailed by an extramarital affair. Elizabeth Colbert Busch, the sister of political satirist Stephen Colbert, always dreamed of a career in politics — and now s... Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:35:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1966722-sanford-advances-sc-race-colberts-sister-wins.html 2013-03-20T21:35:37Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1965408-sanford-advances-to-gop-runoff-house-race-sc.html CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford advanced Tuesday to a runoff in the Republican contest for an open congressional seat, taking a step toward reviving a political career that was derailed by an extramarital affair while he was governor. "Are you ready to change things in Washington?" Sanford, flanked by his four sons, asked a... Wed, 20 Mar 2013 03:06:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1965408-sanford-advances-to-gop-runoff-house-race-sc.html 2013-03-20T03:06:23Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1953666-census-record-1-3-us-counties-dying.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A record number of U.S. counties — more than 1 in 3 — are now dying off, hit by an aging population and weakened local economies that are spurring young adults to seek jobs and build families elsewhere. New 2012 census estimates released Thursday highlight the population shifts as the U.S. encounters its most sluggish growth levels since... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:17:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1953666-census-record-1-3-us-counties-dying.html 2013-03-14T22:17:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1944768-liberty-with-15-20-record-earns-ncaa-berth.html CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Liberty coach Dale Layer doesn't care how many losses it took to get his players to the NCAA tournament. The Flames became just the second 20-loss team to reach college basketball's marquee event, beating Charleston Southern 87-76 Sunday to win the Big South Conference title. Liberty opened the season with eight straight losses and had... Sun, 10 Mar 2013 20:11:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1944768-liberty-with-15-20-record-earns-ncaa-berth.html 2013-03-10T20:11:58Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1830784-colberts-sister-entering-sc-congressional-race.html CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — No joke. While comedian Stephen Colbert once spoofed that he was running for the president of the United States of South Carolina, his sister really is earnestly seeking a vacant congressional seat in the state. Democrat Elizabeth Colbert-Busch plans to file next week to enter the race for the 1st District, her ... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:22:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1830784-colberts-sister-entering-sc-congressional-race.html 2013-01-18T20:22:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1824712-ex-sc-gov-sanford-apologizing-ready-to.html CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, whose political career was derailed four years ago because of his affair with an Argentine woman, is attempting an improbable comeback. Once mentioned as a potential 2012 GOP presidential contender, the 52-year-old Republican announced Wednesday he will run for his old congressional seat in ... Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:22:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1824712-ex-sc-gov-sanford-apologizing-ready-to.html 2013-01-16T19:22:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1784778-bmw-20-plant-exceeds-hopes-tax-debate-ongoing.html GREER, S.C. (AP) — Two decades ago, then-South Carolina Gov. Carroll Campbell stood at the Greenville-Spartanburg airport and announced that a BMW plant being built just up the road would be a benchmark in the history of the state. By most measures, the German automaker's plant near Greer has exceeded some lofty expectations. BMW officials said they expec... Sun, 23 Dec 2012 21:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1784778-bmw-20-plant-exceeds-hopes-tax-debate-ongoing.html 2012-12-23T21:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1784440-ex-sc-gov-sanford-eyes-politics-affair.html COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — When Mark Sanford walked out of the governor's mansion in 2011, he had been censured by the Legislature over state travel expenses he used for an affair with an Argentine woman, had paid the largest ethics fine ever in South Carolina and faced a voting public that had become disillusioned with the one-time rising star. His conservati... 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