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Yesterday at 1:55 PM  Newly installed U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford is out doing the business of a congressman, meeting and greeting constituents in his South Carolina district.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Imagine putting on a pair of special glasses and being able to see your friends in a crowded room from far away, even with their backs turned.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A state senator wants lawmakers to review Transportation Department plans to remove trees in the median of 30 miles of Interstate 26.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Camden Sen. Vincent Sheheen is touring the state to promote his book that lays out his ideas for improving South Carolina.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley and officials from the state Department of Commerce are talking about ways to foster economic development in rural areas.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The House has approved a bill shifting money collected from car sales taxes to road and bridge repair.

Monday, February 25, 2013  A medical student who survived a genocidal attack on a hospital in Burundi is bringing the story of his escape from the Hutu-Tutsi conflict to the University of South Carolina.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Authorities have charged a woman with reckless homicide in the death of Kingstree High School's women's basketball coach.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Former U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint is launching a conservative think tank in South Carolina.

Friday, February 01, 2013  South Carolina Sen. Tom Davis says he will not run for governor or the U.S. Senate in 2014.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  South Carolina's top law enforcement officer says having a police officer in every school in the state is a must.

Friday, December 14, 2012  Clemson University is slated to hold a meeting that organizers hope will help businesspeople make their technology systems more secure.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  The resignation of U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint gives Gov. Nikki Haley sole authority to choose South Carolina's next senator, and the only indication she's made is that it won't be her.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says she will not appoint herself to replace outgoing Republican U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Members of the public was given the opportunity Tuesday evening to weigh in on ethics reform in South Carolina.