The lavender dress a South Carolina eighth-grader wore in Washington, where she helped bring national attention to the plight of the state’s rundown rural schools, is heading to the State Museum, its spokesman said Tuesday.

The inauguration of the 44th president is two days away and millions are expected to fill the streets of Washington, D.C., including students and teachers of Mayo High School, who departed Sunday morning for the nation’s capital.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)—Gov. Mark Sanford says one benefit to the current economic crisis is it will force lawmakers to adopt spending limits.

Two students selected as part of a national conference bringing together youth for President-Elect Barack Obama’s inauguration

It’s probably fitting that Manning High School’s marching band’s story is unlikely, since Barack Obama’s run for the White House was at first considered unlikely as well. But they’ll be together in Washington, D.C. for the Inaugural Parade.

The quilt depicts Michelle Obama’s now historic journey to the White House, it’s called, “From a Gullah Slave Cabin to the White House.“

Fifty cadets of the North Myrtle Beach Junior Naval ROTC are hanging on to one goal and one dream. They are hoping with the skills they have learned, to become a part of history and march at Barack Obama’s inauguration in the nation’s capitol on January 20th.

Inauguration Day is not too far awaya nd some local Democrats are making sure they don’t miss out on this historic day.

The Manning High School band will be marching in the presidential inauguration parade Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C.

The pressure is on as the Manning High Band is the only S.C. group picked to participate in President-elect Barack Obama’s inaugural parade in Washington D.C. next month. They leave for the nation’s capital Jan. 18.

Residents got to ask the tough questions during the most recent Florence mayoral debate, where crime and economic development came to the forefront.

Florence mayoral candidates Rocky Pearce and Stephen J. Wukela said they’re running for office to bring success and improvements to the city where they both grew up.

Florence Mayor Frank Willis has decided he’ll appeal a decision handed down Monday by 12th Circuit Judge Michael Nettles, in which Nettles dismissed Willis’ appeal in the Florence mayoral primary election.

Campaign officials for perennial presidential candidate Ralph Nader say he has enough signatures to get on the South Carolina ballot.

Supporters of Florence attorney Stephen J. Wukela for Florence mayor will gather at 5 p.m. today (Thursday) at Bazen’s Family Restaurant.