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Thursday, April 11, 2013  Two Episcopal groups in eastern South Carolina are facing off in a lawsuit over church property, the church name and the diocesan seal. But first the courts must settle where the case will be heard.

Friday, February 01, 2013  A state judge has made permanent her order allowing only Episcopal congregations that split with the national church last year to use the name the Diocese of South Carolina.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  A provisional bishop has been nominated to head a diocese of Episcopal churches in eastern and lower South Carolina remaining with the national Episcopal Church.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Officials of the Diocese of South Carolina have filed a lawsuit against The Episcopal Church, saying it needs to protect its property from the national body.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  The Diocese of South Carolina is ending its affiliation with the Episcopal Church after the national church said the South Carolina bishop has abandoned the national church.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011  Clergy of the Diocese of South Carolina are meeting to discuss an Episcopal Church investigation of allegations against the local bishop. The closed-door meeting is scheduled for Tuesday with Bishop Mark Lawrence so he can brief the clergy on the situation.