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Thursday, June 06, 2013  A 28-year-old Democratic state House member from Denmark is considering a run for lieutenant governor next year.

Friday, April 05, 2013  A state Representative announced Friday he has been cleared of all alcohol related charges from a traffic stop last October.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  A couple of local leaders agree there should be more officers on school campuses, but they disagree on how to make that happen.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Trayvon Martin, one year ago today, became a young man that a number of people embraced. His shooting death by accused gunman George Zimmerman brought to light several states' “Stand Your Ground” laws including South Carolina. Since Martin's death, a South Carolina Representative is now leading a charge to change the way “Stand Your Ground” is used.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Rep. Bakari Sellers said he's committed to shopping for healthy foods in his district, but he added that poverty and obesity is not caused just by unhealthy foods, but rather expenses and access to healthy alternatives.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  A Midlands legislator acknowledges he faces a drunken driving charge from a stop along Interstate 77 last October.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  A state lawmaker is proposing that all members of the South Carolina State University Board of Trustees be replaced.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  The latest round in the gun control debates is being fueled by New York Representative Charles Rangel.

Monday, January 14, 2013  A state lawmaker is proposing that state health officials offer the HPV vaccine and educational material to seventh graders in South Carolina

Monday, October 15, 2012  Two schools in Bamburg County will soon get a major renovation.

Monday, October 15, 2012  State Representative Bakari Sellers and Senator Brad Hutto are set to travel to Bamberg County Monday to give schools a financial boost.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  State Represenative Bakari Sellers is giving out of pocket fans for senior citizens in his district.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  The South Carolina House has upheld Gov. Nikki Haley's veto of a bill intended to provide information on and access to a free vaccine that prevents a sexually transmitted, cancer-causing virus.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  The Good Day Columbia GDC Morning WACH for Monday, March 26, 2012