The Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston reports record-setting initial ticket sales, despite a troubled economy.

Sounds like some good news if you’re selling your house. According to MSN Money, Augusta ranks #2 in the nation for the greatest appreciation over the past year. The article says that metro Augusta homes have appreciated 5.5 percent. It proves that the Augusta economy is stable…but if you talk to some realtors, not all of their businesses are booming. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has the story.

Ford says its November U.S. light vehicle sales tumbled 31 percent amid a continued slump in consumer spending and tight credit markets. Toyota’s sales fell 34 percent despite its extension of zero-percent financing on a dozen vehicles.

South Carolina lottery officials say sales are up in the state despite the economic downturn.

Across the nation, gun sales are up. That’s because some Americans are concerned about President-Elect Barack Obama’s stance on gun laws. Count on our Fraendy Clervaud for that story.

When you head to the polls to vote for the next commander-in-chief, you’ll also vote for new laws in your county.  We take a look at one law in McDuffie County that has a lot of people talking.  WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has the story in our Vote ‘08 coverage.