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Friday, May 03, 2013  For a few hours, South Carolina will be at the center of American politics.

Friday, May 03, 2013  U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is serving as the keynote speaker at an annual fundraiser for the South Carolina Republican Party.

Friday, April 12, 2013  South Carolina's new senator is continuing his tour of the state.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has been selected as the keynote speaker for an annual South Carolina Republican Party fundraiser.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Former Gov. Mark Sanford has cast his vote in a special congressional primary in South Carolina, saying it is "a treat and a blessing" for him to be able to run for office again.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Voters are about to whittle down the crowded field in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District and have a say in whether former Gov. Mark Sanford has a political future.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  South Carolina's newest lawmaker in Washington is opening up new offices in his home state.

Monday, February 11, 2013  South Carolina Republicans say they will hold a debate before the primary for the open 1st District congressional seat.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Former U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint is launching a conservative think tank in South Carolina.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch is getting help in her race for South Carolina's1st District congressional seat from someone who has tried before.

Friday, January 18, 2013  The filing period has opened for those who want to run for South Carolina's vacant 1st Congressional District seat.

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

Thursday, January 10, 2013  The executive director of the South Carolina Republican Party is leaving to work for new U.S. Sen. Tim Scott GOP Chairman Chad Connelly said Thursday that Matt Moore would be Scott's state director.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  South Carolina's newest U.S. House member is getting ready to take his seat, along with the state's new U.S. senator.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley has ordered a special election to fill the congressional seat being vacated as Tim Scott becomes South Carolina's next senator.