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Monday, February 06, 2012  Charleston Place Hotel is suing the Southern Republican Leadership Conference for breach of contract.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  Two weeks removed from a disappointing loss in Iowa, Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry is hoping the Palmetto State will give him the ballot box boost he needs.

Monday, September 26, 2011  White House hopeful Newt Gingrich plans to stay overnight at the South Carolina Governor's Mansion next week.  Gov. Nikki Haley's spokesman Rob Godfrey confirmed Monday that Gingrich will stay at the mansion Oct. 4.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011  South Carolina's Republican Party chairman says the state won't settle for a same-day presidential primary with Arizona after Gov. Jan Brewer claimed the date for her state to gain a bigger national political role.

Monday, September 05, 2011  State Treasurer Curtis Loftis will serve as the South Carolina chair of the presidential campaign of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.

Monday, August 29, 2011  Attorney General Alan Wilson calls Huntsman a strong conservative candidate and says the 2012 GOP Presidential Candidate will be in South Carolina a lot during the campaign season.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011  Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is returning to South Carolina to resume his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination.

Friday, June 24, 2011  Santorum campaign spokeswoman Virginia Davis on Friday confirmed Barrett will lead the former Pennsylvania senator's efforts in South Carolina and be part of his national energy policy advisory panel.