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Friday, May 03, 2013  A spokesman for Gov. Nikki Haley says the first family is safe after being evacuated for a small fire at the Governor's Mansion.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford hits the campaign trail in the 1st District next week and has invited his Democratic opponent, Elizabeth Colbert (KOHL'-buhrt) Busch to join him.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  A House panel has effectively rejected two proposals to increase South Carolina's gas tax to pay for road construction.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Legislators want to make it easier for veterans to go to college in South Carolina by paying tuition at in-state rates.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Google says it will double its investment in Berkeley County.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is chastising legislators for not sending her a budget yet, a day after her spokesman said it's unacceptable for the Legislature not to pass a budget within their six-month regular session, which ended June 7.

Monday, June 25, 2012  House and Senate members remain deadlocked over a budget compromise, days from a looming government shutdown.

Friday, September 24, 2010  Feds: Court should not issue 'don't ask, don't tell' injunction, leave issue to Congress

Thursday, September 17, 2009  A county fire marshal has ordered a South Carolina college to close a dorm because of unsafe conditions.

Tuesday, December 02, 2008  Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom says South Carolina state agencies need to make immediate spending cuts.