Historic rainfall pounds South Carolina
Deadly storm system has left thousands without power, inundated the S.C. capital; parts of state saw over a foot of rain in 24 hours
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Deadly storm system has left thousands without power, inundated the S.C. capital; parts of state saw over a foot of rain in 24 hours
Confederate flag to be taken down at Statehouse where it's flown since 1961
Bill to bring down Civil War-era rebel banner passes the state Senate, but it faces a less certain future in the House
Confederate flag "has more to do with what was going on in the 1960s as opposed to the 1860s," says one GOP senator
Survey among lawmakers indicates support for removing flag but there are powerful Republicans who have not said how they'll vote
Gov. Nikki Haley said Monday it's time to take the flag off the statehouse grounds
The South Carolina governor also called alleged shooter Dylann Roof's view of the flag "sick and twisted"
Nikki Haley says while Charleston community is beginning to heal, everybody, including victims' families, is asking "Why?"
S.Carolina Republican yet to decide if she'll endorse a candidate before primary, but her influence could be key to narrowing the playing field