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Thursday, June 13, 2013  The Southern Baptist Convention tackled topics at its annual meeting this week that seemed to show a concern for a broadening array of social issues. Those included human trafficking and the country's high rate of incarceration.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The Southern Baptist Convention has approved a resolution opposing the Boy Scouts of America's new policy allowing gay Scouts.

Monday, June 10, 2013  The Southern Baptist Convention is gathering in Houston for its annual meeting at a time when the denomination is contemplating a different cultural and political climate than a decade ago.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina is blocking a Senate vote on President Barack Obama's energy secretary nominee to protest proposed budget cuts to a nuclear processing facility in Graham's home state.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has cleared another hurdle in his bid for a political comeback, defeating a former county council member to win the GOP nomination for a vacant U.S. House seat.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Former Gov. Mark Sanford does not shy away from the scandal that consumed the end of his second term in his first television ad for the 1st District congressional race.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Elizabeth Colbert Busch has picked up a key endorsement in her race for an open South Carolina congressional seat.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham says Chuck Hagel "seems clueless" on U.S. policy toward Iran and he's urging the Obama administration to reconsider its defense secretary nominee.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Also among the nine nominees for best picture Thursday: "Amour"; "Argo"; "Beasts of the Southern Wild"; "Django Unchained"; "Les Miserables"; "Life of Pi"; "Silver Linings Playbook"; and "Zero Dark Thirty."

Thursday, September 06, 2012  While the threat of severe weather will keep thousands from being able to watch President Barack Obama accept the Democratic Nomination in Charlotte, the Midlands community has the opportunity to watch live coverage of the event in Columbia.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  What is being called the "People's Convention" with public events for thousands is taking a decidedly more subdued approach, and it's all thanks to Mother Nature.

Monday, September 03, 2012  College students from across North Carolina will arrive in Charlotte by the busload. Same with members of predominantly black churches in neighboring South Carolina.

Friday, August 31, 2012  Updated with video: And those unmentioned topics say a lot about the challenges that face the Republican ticket in the final three months of the presidential campaign.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Watch live video: Mitt Romney is expected to accept the party's nomination as President this evening.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  EDITOR'S NOTE: An occasional look at claims made in political campaigns and how they adhere to the facts.