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Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley's campaign manager says the Republican chief executive raised nearly $600,000 in the last quarter and has more than $2 million on hand for a second run.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Budget fight is limiting the Army's ability to train personnel, the Army's chief of staff said.

Friday, February 22, 2013  The director of South Carolina's Emergency Management Division is stepping down from his post and the group's chief of staff is serving as interim director.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says he's humbled and overwhelmed by the support he's been getting as tries to mount a political comeback.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  James Carville and Mary Matalin are scheduled to visit South Carolina as part of a debate for the state's new 7th Congressional District.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has picked a deputy attorney general to be her new chief of staff.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley's chief of staff is leaving the governor's office to head up her possible re-election bid.

Monday, August 06, 2012  Ron Paul is returning to South Carolina as part of a fundraising effort for state Sen. Tom Davis.

Monday, March 19, 2012  It appears longer lines are back at the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  Obama's chief of staff says it's time for Congress to act on president's jobs proposal

Tuesday, June 14, 2011  Black berets may soon be harder to spot on troops at Fort Jackson and all Army soldiers.

Monday, January 24, 2011  Ex-Obama aide Emanuel says he has 'no doubt' he will win his fight to run for Chicago mayor.

Friday, January 14, 2011  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is responding to criticism that she will pay her chief of staff $125,000 per year.  Haley ran on a platform of fiscal responsibility and defended the move Friday morning.

Friday, October 01, 2010  Stepping into Emanuel's role will be Pete Rouse, a deeply trusted senior adviser to Obama who has made much of his living as a chief of staff.

Thursday, September 30, 2010  Rahm Emanuel will resign as White House chief of staff on Friday and will begin his campaign for Chicago mayor by meeting with voters in the city on Monday, two sources familiar with Emanuel's plans said.