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Thursday, May 16, 2013  State Rep. Ted Vick told an officer arresting him for driving under the influence that he was not intoxicated and couldn't believe he was being put in handcuffs in the Statehouse garage.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  For the second time in a year, a Pee Dee area state lawmaker finds himself behind bars.

Friday, May 10, 2013  South Carolina legislators would have to wait eight years after leaving office before they could lobby their peers, under legislation advanced by a Senate committee.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Fort Jackson is playing host to two days of Special Olympics competition in swimming, softball and bowling.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  It's national walk at lunch day and walkers packed the Statehouse to take a stroll during their lunch break.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Students who have not been able to complete their college degrees now have a new option to wrap up their studies online through the University of South Carolina.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  A South Carolina Senate panel has advanced a measure meant to reduce government bureaucracy for hospitals as they expand and buy equipment.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  A group appointed by Gov. Nikki Haley to review South Carolina regulations and recommend changes is holding its first meeting.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  State incentives for Boeing's expansion plans in North Charleston are clearly ready for takeoff.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Some state lawmakers are presenting measures that would change who oversees high school sports.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  More than 1,000 students gathered at the Statehouse Tuesday to rally in support of Special Olympics.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Supporters of gay marriage are holding a rally in Columbia as the U.S. Supreme Court takes up the issue. SC Equality's rally is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon on the Statehouse steps in Columbia.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Dozens of protesters stood outside of the Statehouse Wednesday protesting against sequestration.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Survivors and caregivers came out to the Statehouse Wednesday in recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Day.

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