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Monday, March 18, 2013  Children from across the state go easter egg hunting at the Governor's Mansion.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Former South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford says she will not run for South Carolina's 1st District Congressional seat.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  With a yearend deadline looming before the economy goes over the so-called fiscal cliff, President Barack Obama is cutting short his traditional Christmas holiday in Hawaii.

Sunday, September 16, 2012  First Calvary Baptist Church honored its women on Sunday.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  Military bases will soon be serving more fruits, vegetables and low-fat dishes under the first program in 20 years to improve nutrition standards across the armed services.

Thursday, February 02, 2012  The wife of University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides and USC's mascot Cocky are leading an event on nutrition and reading for 300 families in Hampton and Allendale counties.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  Michelle Obama resists pushy label, says she's weary of 'angry black woman' stereotype

Friday, November 04, 2011  Former South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford is taking a step into 2012 presidential politics in an opinion piece that praises businessman Herman Cain and criticizes special interests and media sensationalism.

Thursday, November 03, 2011  Former South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford is taking a step into 2012 presidential politics in an opinion piece that praises businessman Herman Cain and criticizes special interests and media sensationalism.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  On final day of bus tour, Obama, first lady to tout jobs measures for unemployed veterans

Wednesday, September 21, 2011  Texas Gov. Rick Perry's presidential campaign opened up shop in early-voting South Carolina Wednesday.  Texas first lady Anita Perry helped open the campaign headquarters in Columbia as the campaign rolls out endorsements from about 20 state legislators.

Saturday, April 02, 2011  The city of Columbia is teaming up with several area groups for a day of family fitness to promote First Lady Michelle Obama's campaign to cut down on childhood obesity.

Thursday, January 27, 2011  The first lady was in Columbia to see how the military turns couch potato recruits into fit and healthy soldiers.  She also addressed over 1,000 soldiers graduating from Fort Jackson Thursday.

Friday, January 14, 2011  Former first lady Jenny Sanford is adding a new title -- queen of the Mardi Gras ball.

Thursday, December 02, 2010  Congress sends bill to Obama to expand school feeding programs, try to make meals healthier