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Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has cleared another hurdle in his bid for a political comeback, defeating a former county council member to win the GOP nomination for a vacant U.S. House seat.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's name is again on the ballot as he tries a political comeback.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Former Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum says former Charleston County Councilman Curtis Bostic is the fresh, conservative face that South Carolina's 1st Congressional District needs in Washington.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The votes have been recounted in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District and the numbers confirm that former Gov. Mark Sanford will face former Charleston County Councilman Curtis Bostic in the April 2 GOP runoff.

Friday, March 22, 2013  A recount of ballots is scheduled in the GOP primary in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Charleston area residents are divided on plans to extend Interstate 526 to Johns Island and James Island.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Former Charleston County Councilman Paul Thurmond has won a special Republican primary runoff for a state Senate seat.

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.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  Charleston County Council has changed its decision not to build an extension of Interstate 526.