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Monday, May 13, 2013  American Idol fans will have a couple of chances to join with their friends at Idol finale viewing parties this week.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Greenville will be getting a trampoline park attraction this summer.

Monday, January 07, 2013  The tough talk on the Sunday morning talk shows doesn't bode well for voters who are frustrated by the political gridlock.

Monday, December 10, 2012  This is the GDC Morning WACH for Monday December 10, 2012:

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Voters are waiting as long as four hours in Richland County, as GOP and Democratic party leaders complain of broken machines amid an expected record turnout.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  The Georgia Ports Authority wants to enter a federal lawsuit challenging the $650 million deepening of the Savannah River shipping channel. The authority also wants to block the Savannah River Maritime Commission, a South Carolina state agency, from being involved in the case.

Monday, June 04, 2012  The court challenges over the primary ballot in South Carolina aren't quite done yet.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  The state Election Commission says candidates tossed off next month's primary ballots because of a court decision will get their filing fees back.

Friday, May 04, 2012  South Carolina Democrats and Republicans have released lists of certified candidates for the June primary ballot. nearly 200 people are ineligible.  But, state lawmakers are planning a move a that could get candidates back in the race.

Friday, May 04, 2012  State officials say nearly 200 candidates improperly filed financial paperwork and are being left off ballots for South Carolina's June 12 primary.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Oregon teenage girl dies after inhaling helium from a tank at drinking party

Thursday, November 17, 2011  Democrats see political minefield in Occupy Wall Street protests

Saturday, August 06, 2011  S&P issues unprecedented downgrade of US credit rating, citing political debate, debt package

Thursday, August 04, 2011  Politics of 2012, clashes over policy pose huge obstacles as Congress seeks more deficit cuts

Thursday, June 23, 2011  Obama to cut 33K troops from Afghanistan by summer 2012; plan criticized by both Dems, GOP