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Tuesday, January 29, 2013  A local elementary school got some national recognition Tuesday.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  South Carolina Congressman Joe Wilson says he's one of the only lawmakers in South Carolina who is politically incorrect enough to favor a new port terminal in Jasper County.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  South Carolina leaders are hoping to avoid a potential defense dilemma that could be caused by billions of dollars in defense cutbacks next year. The reductions are linked to $1.2 trillion in cuts to help reduce the nation's debt.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Congressman Joe Wilson held a roundtable discussion Thursday morning with state and local leaders at the Columbia Chamber of Commerce to talk about South Carolina's economy and military funding.

Monday, August 29, 2011  Congressman Joe Wilson is no longer in the hospital this according to an email from one of his staffers sent to WACH Fox.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  Chief of staff Eric Dell said Thursday that the 64-year-old Republican is being treated for signs and symptoms of a chronic viral-type infection at Lexington Medical Center.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010  A one man rally took place Tuesday outside Congressman Joe Wilson's headquarters in West Columbia.  The organization MoveOn.Org held a rally in front of the congressman's office in an effort to raise awareness from the Capital City to Capitol Hill about corporate corruption.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010  Congressman Joe Wilson stopped by the Wendy's franchise as part of his "Joe means Jobs" campaign tour.

Thursday, August 27, 2009  Congressman Joe Wilson has announced his tour schedule