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Friday, March 15, 2013  North Korea accuses U.S., South Korea of waging cyberattack; expert says China is likely culprit

Thursday, August 09, 2012  House Speaker Bobby Harrell says he expects South Carolina to be sued over a panel's decision to disregard the state budget and increase employees' health insurance costs anyway. And he expects the state to lose.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Steven Tyler says he's exiting "American Idol" to put rock `n' roll first.

Friday, April 13, 2012  Government study finds that older female drivers are more likely to have gas pedal accidents

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  A Republican senator wants residents to be able to carry a gun openly.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  A new presidential primary poll shows Republican candidate Newt Gingrich is the new favorite among potential South Carolina voters.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  Will the Supreme Court settle the nation's health care debate? Not likely, both sides say

Monday, October 31, 2011  Study in Washington state suggests more violence among kids of combat veterans, including daughters

Tuesday, October 11, 2011  Likely Republican voters in the Palmetto State told American Research Group, Inc. if the 2012 GOP primary was held today, they'd cast their ballot in favor of Cain, closely followed by Former Massachusetts Gov. Romney and Texas Gov. Rick Perry.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011  The Winthrop Poll, released Tuesday, also shows almost 70 percent of likely Republican voters approve of Gov. Nikki Haley's job performance.  Twenty-three percent say she has failed to meet their expectations since taking office earlier this year.

Friday, June 03, 2011  Charges likely to be filed against John Edwards over money used to cover up an affair

Friday, April 08, 2011  Few in new poll confident in US response to possible nuke crisis, but most see it as unlikely. Take our poll and share your views.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010  As the Gulf oil spill gushed out of control, BP's financial liabilities seemed big enough to sink the company. No more.

Thursday, October 21, 2010  Election Day over for millions of early voters, Dems try to foil GOP energy with organization

Wednesday, October 20, 2010  AP-GfK Poll: Republicans lead on most measures of restive nation's attitudes as election nears