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Yesterday at 8:35 AM  Australian politician sorry he accidentally 'liked' Facebook photo of prankster exposing self

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A South Carolina Republican group is putting on hold plans its plans to raffle off an AR-15 rifle amid concerns the event is an illegal lottery.

Friday, May 10, 2013  The Greater Bluffton Republican Club is looking for more members and money.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch says she feels positive and encouraged in her U.S. House race against former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's ex-wife wants a judge to ban cameras or recording equipment from the courtroom when a judge hears trespass allegations this week.

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  Secular humanists in the South Carolina Lowcountry are celebrating the National Day of Reason.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Facebook says independent audit following FTC settlement found privacy practices sufficient

Friday, April 19, 2013  Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford hits the campaign trail in the 1st District next week and has invited his Democratic opponent, Elizabeth Colbert (KOHL'-buhrt) Busch to join him.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Haley touring the Barnwell County career center and announcing a partnership between Savannah River Remediation and Barnwell County School Districts.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  University of South Carolina officials are investigating after a Clemson Tiger paw was spraypainted at the 30-yard line inside Williams-Brice Stadium.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Harvest Hope Food Bank has joined a national social media campaign and is hosting a local food drive to help with donation levels.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  A House panel has effectively rejected two proposals to increase South Carolina's gas tax to pay for road construction.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch is not talking about former Gov. Mark Sanford's past indiscretions as the two enter a monthlong campaign to win a vacant South Carolina congressional seat.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Eyes on Facebook mobile event as social network evolves from Web-based roots