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Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Columbia City Councilman Moe Baddourah plans to run for Columbia mayor.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  The governor could appoint South Carolina's education chief under legislation advanced by a Senate panel.

Friday, August 24, 2012  The Republican Party is preparing for a do-over primary for the state Senate seat long held by Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Polls are now open across South Carolina voters cast their ballots for primaries to select Republican and Democratic candidates for Congress, the Statehouse and local offices.

Monday, June 11, 2012  They are holding a primary in South Carolina on Tuesday, but a lot of folks can't come.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  The state Election Commission says candidates tossed off next month's primary ballots because of a court decision will get their filing fees back.

Friday, May 11, 2012  An attorney for a state Senate candidate is abandoning his effort to reinstate nearly 200 candidates left off of June 12 primary ballots by a South Carolina Supreme Court decision.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  A federal judge has scheduled a hearing for a federal lawsuit over a South Carolina Supreme Court decision that removed nearly 200 candidates from ballots for the state's June 12 primaries.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  Rick Santorum withdraws from GOP presidential race, clearing path for Romney as nominee.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011  Walker says he will focus his campaign on three major issues including protecting the taxpayers, transparency and accountability and finding a permanent home for the Okra Strut.

Monday, May 16, 2011  Trump says he won't run for Republican presidential nomination

Friday, May 13, 2011  From Dr. No to tea party godfather: Ron Paul says he's running for president a third time

Monday, March 22, 2010  Lt. Governor Andre Bauer made an appearance in West Columbia, stopping in at the Gira steel plant.