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Friday, May 03, 2013  For a few hours, South Carolina will be at the center of American politics.

Friday, May 03, 2013  U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is serving as the keynote speaker at an annual fundraiser for the South Carolina Republican Party.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  U.S. Sen. Rand Paul is making a trip to South Carolina for a state Republican Party fundraiser later this year.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has been selected as the keynote speaker for an annual South Carolina Republican Party fundraiser.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The South Carolina Republican Party has canceled a 1st Congressional District debate that had been planned for next week.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley has announced the names of 164 people who have agreed to help her get re-elected, even while reiterating she won't decide until this summer whether she'll seek a second term.

Monday, January 28, 2013  U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is talking about some of the day's top issues during a GOP luncheon in Gaffney.

Friday, January 18, 2013  GOP officials want Electoral College votes to be divided proportionally, a move that could transform the way the country elects its president.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  The executive director of the South Carolina Republican Party is leaving to work for new U.S. Sen. Tim Scott GOP Chairman Chad Connelly said Thursday that Matt Moore would be Scott's state director.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  South Carolina's 1st District Congressional seat is open now that Tim Scott has been appointed as the state's new U.S. senator.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Richland County Council will resume counting votes after the South Carolina Supreme Court cleared the way.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  South Carolina's Supreme Court has ordered state police to return ballots and voting machines to Richland County officials so that they can be tallied.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  State Democrats have dropped their request that votes in Richland County be recounted.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  Dozens of USC students gathered to view this year's first Presidential Debate.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Its back to business in Tampa, FL after a delay from Tropical Storm Isaac at the Rebpuclican National Convention.