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Wednesday, March 20, 2013  A Republican activist says private South Carolina citizens should be able to make cases against their elected representatives in court.

Monday, March 04, 2013  The internal affairs chief for the South Carolina Department of Public Safety is suing the agency over his dismissal.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Chapin Elementary School students will be dismissed at 10:30 a.m. today due to power outage.

Friday, June 29, 2012  The House Ethics Committee has cleared South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley of charges she illegally lobbied while a member of the House.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  South Carolina's schools chief is asking a federal court to suspend a $36 million penalty against the state and review an order by U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  A Republican activist wants an appeals court to overrule a judge's dismissal of his lawsuit accusing Gov. Nikki Haley of illegal lobbying while she was a state representative.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  Dismissed USC quarterback Stephen Garcia's former teammates say they are sad to see him go, but point out it's time to move forward.  Garcia's fellow quarterbacks offered support for their former teammate but pointed out the team needs to focus on football without him.

Friday, April 08, 2011  The Navy has dropped dismissal proceedings against a South Carolina-based sailor who was charged with unprofessional conduct after he was found in the same bed with another male sailor.  Navy spokesman Thomas Dougan confirmed Friday that the Navy no longer has a dismissal case pending against Petty Officer Stephen Jones.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  A federal magistrate is recommending the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by eight states seeking freedom from federal gun laws.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010  South Carolina's Supreme Court says it won't decide an argument over whether a lawmaker-dominated panel can declare judicial candidates unqualified.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009  Some Lexington School District One students get to leave early Wednesday because of a water main break.