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Yesterday at 5:45 PM  A measure is now in place that could head off an election fiasco that caused some voters in the state to lose faith in the system.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Veterans, families and friends greeted Monday in Lexington by the community and politicians including State Senator Katrina Shealy and State Representative Todd Atwater, thanking them for their service.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Lexington County Senator Katrina Shealy hosted a luncheon Monday for seven of South Carolina's soliders who gave their lives while serving our country.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  A local elementary school got some national recognition Tuesday.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  South Carolina Senator Katrina Shealy announced Monday free concealed weapons permit classes for the state's teachers and administrators.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  The annual Rally Walk for Life was held Saturday.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  A new Legislative session kicking off Tuesday at the Statehouse bringing an eager class of freshmen lawmakers to Columbia including Lexington County's newest senator Katrina Shealy.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  The former director of computer security for the South Carolina Department of Revenue says the security of taxpayer information didn't get the attention it deserved at the agency.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Election Day is shaking up seats at the Statehouse. Incumbent Sen. Jake Knotts is among two longtime lawmakers finding themselves on the losing end of Wednesday's ticket.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Republican Katrina Shealy, a petition candidate, is the projected winner in the South Carolina Senate District 23 race against incumbent Sen. Jake Knotts.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Republican Katrina Shealy, a petition candidate, has taken the lead of the South Carolina Senate District 23 race over incumbent Sen. Jake Knotts.

Friday, October 19, 2012  Petition candanatie Katrina Shealy making a final push to voters as election day is just around the corner.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  South Carolina's Republican Party Executive Committee votes to support Katrina Shealy for state Senate.

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.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  The South Carolina Election Commission is telling the state Republican Party it can't put someone back on the June primary ballot without violating a state Supreme Court order.