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Yesterday at 12:00 PM  Lexington County Senator Katrina Shealy hosted a luncheon Monday for seven of South Carolina's soliders who gave their lives while serving our country.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  A white Steinway grand piano salvaged from musician Fats Domino's home after Hurricane Katrina has been restored and will be the centerpiece of an exhibit in New Orleans' French Quarter.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Beauty can be found anywhere if you're looking, even in an isolated community on the edge of Earth. Some call it the swamp. Some call it the bayou. A little girl named Hushpuppy called it home.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  A local elementary school got some national recognition Tuesday.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  South Carolina Senator Katrina Shealy announced Monday free concealed weapons permit classes for the state's teachers and administrators.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Billions of dollars in federal money has paid for repairing and replacing tens of thousands of homes wrecked by flooding.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  The annual Rally Walk for Life was held Saturday.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  A new Legislative session kicking off Tuesday at the Statehouse bringing an eager class of freshmen lawmakers to Columbia including Lexington County's newest senator Katrina Shealy.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Election Day is shaking up seats at the Statehouse. Incumbent Sen. Jake Knotts is among two longtime lawmakers finding themselves on the losing end of Wednesday's ticket.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Republican Katrina Shealy, a petition candidate, is the projected winner in the South Carolina Senate District 23 race against incumbent Sen. Jake Knotts.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Republican Katrina Shealy, a petition candidate, has taken the lead of the South Carolina Senate District 23 race over incumbent Sen. Jake Knotts.

Friday, October 19, 2012  Petition candanatie Katrina Shealy making a final push to voters as election day is just around the corner.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  Weary of gawking tourists on buses, Katrina victims push back against hurricane damage tours

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  South Carolina's Republican Party Executive Committee votes to support Katrina Shealy for state Senate.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Petition candidate Katrina Shealy was not present in the ballot during Tuesdays primary election, but she was present at the polls.