SC gov’s wife says her husband must earn back the trust of his family and constituentsCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford says her husband’s affair with an Argentine woman broke a trust that he must earn back — first from his family, then his constituents. Sheriff says shooting deaths of peach farmer, 2 women in northern SC linked to same killerGAFFNEY, S.C. — A sheriff says the shooting deaths of a peach farmer and two women in a rural South Carolina county the past week have been linked to the same killer. SC gov’s wife says she may be able to forgive affair, but true reconciliation will take longerCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford says she may be able to forgive her husband’s much-publicized affair with an Argentine woman, but true reconciliation will take more time. Text of SC 1st lady Jenny Sanford’s statement after latest revelations from husband on affairSouth Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford issued the following statement Thursday, breaking two days of silence that followed her husband’s latest revelations to The Associated Press about his extramarital affair, including his statement that his Argentine mistress was his “soul mate”: SC first lady calls husband’s actions ‘inexcusable,’ says she’s angry but willing to forgiveCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s first lady says Gov. Mark Sanford’s actions are “inexcusable” but she is willing to forgive him. Spokesman: Sanford leaving SC over holiday weekend to spend time in Fla. repairing marriageCOLUMBIA, S.C. — A spokesman says South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford will head to Florida to spend the holiday weekend with his family. SC police probe finds governor did not spend taxpayer money to visit Argentine mistressCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s top cop says Gov. Mark Sanford did not improperly use state funds for visits with his Argentine mistress. SC’s top prosecutor says governor should keep his word and publicly release travel recordsCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s top prosecutor is calling on Gov. Mark Sanford to publicly release travel records tied to his affair with an Argentine woman. Publisher releases gov from contract to write fiscal conservatism book, says decision ‘mutual’COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford’s deal to write a book on fiscal conservatism has been terminated amid revelations about his affair with a woman from Argentina. SC governor’s confessions about affair followed by silence as resignation clamor growsCOLUMBIA, S.C. — After days of soul-baring and often odd confessions and apologies about an adulterous affair, South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford went silent as the clamor for his resignation grew. SC residents shocked as governor shares lurid details about affair with Argentine mistressCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina residents — and the simply curious around the world — have watched Gov. Mark Sanford’s lovelorn saga unfold, the central character spewing an odd script that would seem more appropriate for a soap opera than state government. AP NewsBreak: SC congressman says Gov. Sanford should quit, can’t be effective leaderCOLUMBIA, S.C. — U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett has become the first South Carolina congressman to ask Gov. Mark Sanford to resign, saying people have lost confidence in him after his extramarital affair was revealed. The Republican told The Associated Press he called the governor Wednesday and told him it would be best for him to quit. Sanford, Ensign sought guidance, fellowship, at Capitol Hill house owned by Christian groupWASHINGTON — For years, the brick facade of a three-story house near the Capitol has functioned as a shield for the lawmakers who live and pray there, offering sanctuary from the temptations of political life — and discretion for those who succumbed. SC gov changes mind, decides not to release records to AP proving he paid for trystsCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has backed out of a promise to release personal financial records to the media proving he did not use state money for trips to see his mistress. SC gov changes his mind, decides not to release records proving he paid for trips to mistressCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has backed out of a promise to release personal financial records proving he did not use state money for trips to see his mistress. ‘Mistress is ’soul mate, but I want to fall back in love with wife’, says love-cheat Gov. SanfordSOUTH CAROLINA - South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford on Tuesday came up with an amusing statement when he anointed his Argentine mistress as his soul mate. SC governor gambles to ‘lay it all out’ about love affair; allies say it raises more questionsCOLUMBIA, S.C. — After days of assuring the public he was firmly in control after admitting a scandalous affair, South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford detailed other encounters with his Argentine “soul mate,” dalliances with women before her, and his struggle to salvage his 20-year marriage. AP Newsbreak: SC governor says he ‘crossed lines’ with women other than mistressCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, already struggling to salvage his family and his political career after admission of a scandalous affair, added explosive details Tuesday, including more visits with the mistress he calls his “soul mate” and additional women in his past. SC governor’s revelations prompt state attorney general to call for investigationCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s attorney general is asking for an investigation into Gov. Mark Sanford’s travels after he admitted seeing his mistress more times than previously disclosed. AP NewsBreak: SC governor admits more encounters with Argentine mistressCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford admitted Tuesday that he saw his Argentine mistress more times than previously disclosed, including what was to be a farewell meeting in New York chaperoned by a spiritual adviser soon after his wife found out about the affair. AP NewsBreak: SC governor admits more liaisons with Argentine mistressCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford admitted Tuesday that he saw his Argentine mistress more times than previously disclosed, including what was to be a farewell meeting in New York chaperoned by a spiritual adviser soon after his wife found out about the affair. SC governor’s affair with Argentine woman changes political landscape for would-be successorsCOLUMBIA, S.C. — Gov. Mark Sanford’s bombshell admission of an affair with an Argentine woman has touched off a delicate political dance among fellow South Carolina Republicans vying to replace him when his term ends. Authorities: 8-year-old boy, 2 adult relatives drown at South Carolina poolEASLEY, S.C. — An 8-year-old child and two adults have drowned in a swimming pool at a home in northwestern South Carolina. SC gov’s affair with Argentine woman changes political landscape for would-be successorsCOLUMBIA, S.C. — Gov. Mark Sanford’s bombshell admission of an affair with an Argentine woman has touched off a delicate political dance among fellow Republicans vying to replace him when his term ends. Embattled SC governor ruled out resigning, resolves to finish term despite affair scandalCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says he’s not quitting — though he considered it — despite intense scrutiny and criticism over his affair with a woman from Argentina. AP NewsBreak: SC governor says he considered resigning over affair; will try to restore trustSULLIVANS ISLAND, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford gave thought to quitting, retreating from public scrutiny to rebuild his life as the scandal of his extramarital affair with an Argentinian woman came out, he told The Associated Press Sunday. AP NewsBreak: SC governor says he considered resigning over affair, but will remain in officeSULLIVANS ISLAND, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford considered resigning after admitting to an extramarital affair, the Republican revealed Sunday in an exclusive interview with The Associated Press. SC governor admits seeing mistress on state-funded trip was bad judgment, but was it illegal?COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford admits he used bad judgment when he secretly visited his mistress during a state-funded trip to Argentina last year. But did he break the law? SC gov admits seeing mistress on state-funded trip was bad judgment, but was it illegal?COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford admits he used bad judgment when he secretly visited his mistress during a state-funded trip to Argentina last year. But did he break the law? AP Exclusive: SC Gov. Mark Sanford’s mother says she is praying for son; cries for probe mountBEAUFORT, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford’s mother said Saturday she is praying for her son as pressure mounts for a criminal probe into his secret trip to visit his lover in Argentina. |