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Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a measure that lays out how nonprofits in South Carolina could legally hold raffles, should voters approve a constitutional referendum next year.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the Berkeley County School District for possible ethics violations.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  A group on Folly Beach is launching an effort to bring limited drinking back to the beach southwest of Charleston.

Monday, November 19, 2012  An official protest has been filed in Richland County regarding the Penny Sales Tax Referendum on the ballot for the November election.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Voters came out to vote early on Monday.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  The temporary ban on drinking on the beach at Folly Beach is now permanent.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  Opponents said "Not Another Penny" for the proposed penny sales tax increase on Tuesday.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012 

Thursday, February 02, 2012  Washington Senate passes bill legalizing same-sex marriage; final vote will come in House

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  Key Washington state Senate gay marriage vote set for Wednesday

Wednesday, October 13, 2010  Citizens for a Greater Midlands held an information session Wednesday morning to learn more about the economic impact of the proposed penny sales tax.

Wednesday, November 04, 2009  Analysis: Loss in Maine could be staggering blow to gay-marriage movement nationwide

Wednesday, November 05, 2008  Bond referendums in Lexington-Richland School District 5, Lexington 1 and Richland School District 2 passed.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008  Richland School District 2 voters will soon decide on a bond referendum.