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Thursday, January 24, 2013  The man who took over earlier this month as Abbeville County sheriff will keep serving in that role for at least a few more months.

Friday, August 24, 2012  The Republican Party is preparing for a do-over primary for the state Senate seat long held by Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  The woman who finished in first place in the Democratic primary in South Carolina's new 7th Congressional District should soon learn whether she is the nominee or has to face a runoff in just five days.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  The courtroom drama over South Carolina's primaries is not over.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  A day after the primaries, it's uncertain whether a runoff is necessary on the Democratic side for South Carolina's new 7th congressional district as party leaders insist that votes cast for a candidate who withdrew should count.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  Low voter turnout in the Midlands could be a result of recent arguments over disqualified candidates.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  A list of uncontested races in South Carolina.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Petition candidate Katrina Shealy was not present in the ballot during Tuesdays primary election, but she was present at the polls.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Turnout has remained light across South Carolina as voters cast ballots in primary elections that became problematic when hundreds of candidates were ordered off ballots.

Saturday, May 12, 2012  South Carolina voters are almost out of time to register to vote in the state's primary elections.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  For the past 32 years the winner of South Carolina's first-in-the-South primary has moved on to be the eventual GOP presidential nominee. That track record could be in jeopardy after the results of Super Tuesday.

Monday, March 05, 2012  What's so super about Tuesday? 419 delegates, 10 states, 4 hopefuls but race unlikely to jell

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  FACT CHECK: Distortions on trade, campaign ads and Romney's record in latest Republican debate

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  Updated with video: Mitt Romney sweeps New Hampshire to cement top status; Ron Paul second.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  The competition is heating up for South Carolina House district 64 race. The seat was left vacant after Representative Cathy Harvin died late last year.