Monday, June 17, 2013

Latest local news, weather and high school sports from the Midlands

Wofford College to host GOP presidential debate
Posted: 10.25.2011 at 4:43 PM
0
Photo

COLUMBIA (AP) -- The South Carolina Republican Party says GOP presidential candidates will debate at Wofford College.

Party Chairman Chad Connelly announced Wednesday that the debate in Spartanburg on Nov. 12 will be presented by CBS News and National Journal. The debate focusing on national security and foreign policy start at 8 p.m.

Organizers say the debate will last for 90 minutes. The first hour will be broadcast live on CBS. The rest will be broadcast on "Face the Nation," CBSNews.com, and NationalJournal.com.

CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley and National Journal's Major Garrett will moderate the debate hosted by Wofford.

Topics will include the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq; changes in the Middle East, Africa and Asia; and the nation's efforts to fight terrorism.

(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

Popular Stories
Thumbnail
Body recovered from Lake Murray
Alexis King  |  Yesterday at 9:10 PM
Thumbnail
Swimming safely in man-made waters
Rob Starkey  |  Today at 6:29 PM  |  1 comment
Thumbnail
Child killed when SUV flips over on I-20
Today at 7:10 AM  |  1 comment
Follow Midlands Connect
Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below
Sign up to get alerts and updates for breaking news, severe weather, and deals:
submit
ADVERTISEMENT
Special Features
MOJO Gallery
View and share your pictures from around the Midlands
MoneyWACH
Financial tips & tricks from Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union
Mission Midlands
A program from the Oliver Gospel Mission
ADVERTISEMENT