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Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A bill meant to extend South Carolina's public recognition of fallen military service members is going to the Senate floor.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley ordered the flags above the Statehouse to be flown at half-staff to remember those who died in the Sept. 11, 2011, terrorist attacks.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  The House has unanimously approved a bill creating a South Carolina medal recognizing fallen military service members with ties to the state.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  Governor Nikki Haley is set to deliver her second State of the State address Wednesday night.

Friday, September 10, 2010  A federal judge said she will issue an order to halt the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy, after she declared the ban on openly gay service members unconstitutional.