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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Democrats accuse Gov. Nikki Haley of misusing the state's planes by taking her campaign-paid videographer with her on flights around South Carolina.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The Capital Senior Center officially changed its name to the Lourie Center.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The Senate Finance Subcommittee met with Clemson University leaders to discuss the Clemson Enterprise Act. If passed, the resolution will create a new Enterprise Division at Clemson that will ease regulatory and procurement restrictions.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Not a day goes by that David Longstreet wishes he could see the smile of his daughter Emma one more time, the six year old was killed by a drunk driver last year.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The Senate Select Committee on Ethics Reform got suggestions on improvements from residents.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  One day after Richland County election commission board chair Liz Crum stepped down, county leaders are still looking for change.

Thursday, April 19, 2012  The new director of South Carolina's public health and environmental agency tells senators she didn't start her job intending to fire anyone, but she is laying off nine people in an administrative merger.

Friday, December 09, 2011  The Senate Medical Affairs Committee cleared Governor Nikki Haley’s office of unfairly influencing DHEC’s decision to grant a water permit, clearing the way for the expansion of the Port of Savannah.

Monday, May 23, 2011  Several South Carolina senators say they think the Senate would approve a proposed deal to bring Amazon to the state, if they can just get the Senate to vote on it.

Wednesday, December 01, 2010  Columbia Senator Joel Lourie said he was appaled by videos that show dogs running and jumping at chained, declawed bears.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010  Lourie said Tuesday he was appalled by videos showing dogs running and jumping at a chained-up, declawed bear.

Monday, May 03, 2010