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Friday, May 03, 2013  Senators want to limit the foods Gov. Nikki Haley's staff can buy with public money, saying if the Republican governor insists on fighting obesity through food stamp restrictions, she needs to lead by example.

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.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley has hosted legislators at the Governor's Mansion to discuss education funding reform.

Friday, December 14, 2012  The Richland County coroner has identified the two individuals killed in an early  morning crash Friday in downtown Columbia.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley is having a Christmas party, and South Carolina is invited.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Christmas is coming to the Governor's Mansion in Columbia as three white pine trees are being delivered thanks to the state Christmas Tree Growers Association.

Friday, October 05, 2012  Historic Columbia Foundation is offering the community unique ways to celebrate fall.

Monday, March 26, 2012  South Carolina’s First Family hosted the 2012 Easter Egg Hunt at the governor’s mansion Monday afternoon.

Monday, December 05, 2011  Gov. Nikki Haley and South Carolina's first family are inviting the public to enjoy holiday decorations at the Governor's Mansion.

Monday, November 28, 2011  The Governor's mansion received some holiday cheer

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  South Carolina's Gov. Nikki Haley's chef has been ordered to stop doing sideline catering work at the Governor's Mansion

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  Veterans and military supporters are being recognized for their service and work with the American Red Cross.

Monday, September 26, 2011  White House hopeful Newt Gingrich plans to stay overnight at the South Carolina Governor's Mansion next week.  Gov. Nikki Haley's spokesman Rob Godfrey confirmed Monday that Gingrich will stay at the mansion Oct. 4.

Friday, June 03, 2011  Spokesman Rob Godfrey said Friday that drinks for Wednesday night's gathering were donated by the state Republican Party, Ben Arnold Distributors and Southern Wine and Spirits. He said the mansion's chef cooked the barbecue, and the $1,000 spent on food came out of the budget for the state property.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011  Gov. Nikki Haley and her family hosted the traditional Easter egg hunt Tuesday at the Governor’s Mansion in Columbia.