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  Hurricane Helene wreaks havoc in US; 44 killed amid widespread destruction in several states | VIDEO

  World | September 28, 2024 11:34 IST

  Helene had intensified into a Category 4 storm as it moved towards Florida's northwest coast and made landfall on Thursday. It left millions of homes without power, triggered mudslides, snapped trees and inundated entire households during its trail of destruction on Friday.

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  Indian-origin former US presidential aspirant Nikki Haley says she will vote for Trump

  World | May 23, 2024 7:59 IST

  Haley had levelled harsh criticisms of her Republican rival Trump during the campaign trail, speaking on his age and accusing him of creating chaos. She dropped her presidential bid in March, but still routinely wins over 10 per cent in state-run primaries where she is no longer campaigning.

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  Three Indian women from Gujarat killed in US after overspeeding car flies 20 feet over bridge

  World | April 27, 2024 13:09 IST

  The three women were identified as Rekhaben Patel, Sangitaben Patel, and Manishaben Patel, all residents of Gujarat's Anand district. The car was travelling past the speed limit, according to the Chief Deputy Coroner.

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  Former Boeing employee, who raised concerns over production standards, found dead in US

  World | March 12, 2024 10:09 IST

  John Barnett raised several concerns over Boeing's production standards and was part of a long-running legal case against the airline giant since his retirement. His death comes at a time when Boeing is under intense scrutiny after the doors of one of its planes blew off after take-off in January.

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  'I'm a woman of my word': Haley vows to stay in race despite Trump defeat her in home state I VIDEO

  World | February 25, 2024 12:30 IST

  Haley, who appeared to have outperformed expectations based on opinion polls, defiantly insisted she would fight at least through "Super Tuesday" on March 5, when Republicans in 15 states and one US territory will cast ballots.

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  'Make America Normal Again': Nikki Haley's new slogan as US presidential race heats up

  World | January 31, 2024 8:39 IST

  Nikki Haley is trailing ex-US President Donald Trump by 30 points in her home state of South Carolina after the Iowa and New Hampshire primaries, but is gradually improving. She launched an aggressive campaign after receiving support from her supporters asking her to stay in the race.

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  Millions trapped in Florida as Ian heads to South Carolina

  World | September 30, 2022 12:00 IST

  Florida: Rescue crews piloted boats and waded through inundated streets Thursday to save thousands of Floridians trapped amid flooded homes and shattered buildings left by Hurricane Ian, which crossed into the Atlantic Ocean and churned toward South Carolina.

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  9 hurt in mass shooting at club in South Carolina, investigation on

  World | April 17, 2022 23:49 IST

  The Columbia Police Department announced the arrest of 22-year-old Jewayne M. Price, who was one of three people initially detained by law enforcement as a person of interest in the mall shooting.

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  United States: 12 injured in shooting at South Carolina mall; 3 detained

  World | April 17, 2022 7:00 IST

  Authorities said no fatalities have been reported but that eight of the victims were taken to the hospital. Of those eight, two were in critical condition and six were in stable condition, Holbrook said.

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  3 die in SUV crossing crash with Amtrak train in US' South Carolina

  World | October 31, 2021 8:37 IST

  The North Charleston Fire Dept said the SUV was heavily damaged when police arrived at the marked crossing early Saturday after collision was first reported to emergency dispatchers shortly before 2:30 am.

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  Facebook arrest video leads to protests in South Carolina

  World | June 25, 2021 12:30 IST

  Eleven people were arrested on the second day of protests, just hours after the police chief and a civil rights leader had asked for calm

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  Biden wins South Carolina, aims for Super Tuesday momentum

  World | March 01, 2020 11:09 IST

  Former US vice president Joe Biden won the South Carolina primary on Saturday, giving a big boost to his presidential campaign.

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  'Believing in Santa at 7 is marginal': Trump tells South Carolina girl on Christmas

  World | December 26, 2018 7:33 IST

  The Post and Courier reports that Collman Lloyd of Lexington dialed the North American Aerospace Defense Command on Christmas Eve to check Santa Claus’ position. A staffer who answered asked Collman if she wanted to talk to the president.  

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  Death toll from Hurricane Florence at 31; storm moving away from North, South Carolina

  World | September 18, 2018 9:45 IST

  Nearly 5,00,000 people remained without electricity, while hundreds of thousands of people were forced to leave their homes.

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  Death toll in Hurricane Florence rises to 11, destructive flooding in North Carolina likely

  World | September 16, 2018 7:06 IST

  The core of Tropical Storm Florence is now drifting westward over South Carolina, threatening more flash floods and major river flooding.

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  Hurricane Florence strengthens to Category 4, expected to worsen today

  World | September 11, 2018 7:02 IST

  Evacuation of the state’s entire coastline starting Tuesday noon was ordered by the South Carolina governor and predicted nearly 1 million people would flee.

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  High on meth, woman gouged her eyes out with bare hands to get closer to God

  Trending | March 13, 2018 14:49 IST

  Ms Muthart went to a rehabilitation centre just days later and is now drug-free as she is learning to navigate the world completely blind and sober.

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  In South Carolina, Hillary Clinton looks to win, and win big

  World | February 27, 2016 14:33 IST

  Orangeburg: For Hillary Clinton, the South Carolina presidential primary is a chance to not just win, but win big.After an up-and-down start to the 2016 presidential contests for Clinton, a sizable victory over Bernie Sanders

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  After South Carolina, GOP race becomes Donald Trump's to lose

  World | February 21, 2016 14:06 IST

  Spartanburg: Yes, Donald Trump could really be the Republican nominee.The blunt-talking billionaire posted his second straight victory in South Carolina's Republican primary Saturday, ending any lingering doubts that he could transform his passionate supporters into

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  Donald Trump wins big in South Carolina; Hillary Clinton takes Nevada

  World | February 21, 2016 7:54 IST

  Columbia: Republican front-runner Donald Trump late on Saturday won the South Carolina Republican primary, deepening his hold on the GOP presidential field as the contest moved into the South. Out West, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary