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Tuesday, April 16, 2013  South Carolina's top jurist says a dispute between Treasurer Curtis Loftis and the board that oversees pension funds for the state's public workers amounts to "political theater."

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Police Chief Randy Scott abruptly left his position Tuesday on an indefinite leave of absence. While he is gone, former Deputy Chief Ruben Santiago is the acting chief of police -- for the second time this year.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Some taxpayers have recently received letters in the mail instead of their tax return.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  The sudden departure of Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott has left several questions unanswered.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  The results of the latest Winthrop Poll were released early Wednesday morning.

Monday, February 11, 2013  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is making several stops during a visit to Greenville.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Dozens of teenage girls in the Midlands will meet with local, successful career women Saturday morning.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  The S.C. Department of Insurance is extending its customer service hours.

Monday, December 10, 2012  The state Legislative Audit Council is investigating the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs amid allegations mentally and physically disabled clients have been abused.

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 14, 2012  Sen. McCain pushes Watergate-style panel to investigate deaths of Americans in Benghazi

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Sheriffs in five South Carolina counties are offering people a chance to turn in explosives, no questions asked.

Friday, June 29, 2012  Q&A: Now and later, the health care law's far-reaching impact on American lives

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  As primary voters in Texas on Tuesday pushed him past the 1,144-delegate threshold he needed to win the nod, Romney was raising money in Las Vegas with Donald Trump.