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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Democrats accuse Gov. Nikki Haley of misusing the state's planes by taking her campaign-paid videographer with her on flights around South Carolina.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Senators want to limit the foods Gov. Nikki Haley's staff can buy with public money, saying if the Republican governor insists on fighting obesity through food stamp restrictions, she needs to lead by example.

Friday, May 03, 2013  A spokesman for Gov. Nikki Haley says the first family is safe after being evacuated for a small fire at the Governor's Mansion.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley met with school administrators from across South Carolina as part of continued talks on education funding reform.

Monday, April 29, 2013  It’s a musical phenomenon swiping the Christian and mainstream community. A one night musical event aimed at transforming your life as well as the opportunity to help a child from another country meet their potential. Good Day Anchor Fraendy Clervaud traveled to Charlotte to learn more about the Jesus Culture movement.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley has signed legislation to give the Boeing Co. $120 million in incentives for its expansion plans in South Carolina.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  The West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater hosted the Kirkin of the Tartans; a traditional Scottish worship service.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  A bill aimed at shutting down sweepstakes cafes in South Carolina will soon become law.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Authorities say Chesterfield County Sheriff Sam Parker allowed hand-picked inmates to live in a dorm, have televisions and an iPad, go on trips to the lake and spend holidays with his family.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley is scheduled to meet later this week with trustees from South Carolina State University.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  A Republican activist is taking his ethics accusations against Gov. Nikki Haley to the South Carolina Supreme Court.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Physicists say they are now confident they have discovered the long-sought Higgs boson

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A state legislator insists a clause in the House budget plan forces South Carolina's unemployment agency to resume in-person help with unemployment benefits in 17 rural offices. But the governor's office is adamant it does no such thing.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A spokesman for Gov. Nikki Haley says her mother is out of intensive care, and that the governor will resume her schedule with a trip to Florida.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley's mother has been hospitalized in Columbia.