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Thursday, February 21, 2013  The South Carolina Senate has approved a government restructuring bill that would give the governor more control of bureaucratic functions.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  A group on Folly Beach is launching an effort to bring limited drinking back to the beach southwest of Charleston.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  A simple signature is a trending topic across the nation this week.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Those who want to overhaul state government and give South Carolina's governor more control of bureaucratic functions will try again in the legislative session starting this week.

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.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Dozens of would-be legislative candidates who want to be on November ballots face a deadline for turning in their petitions.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  The South Carolina Election Commission has certified its first petition candidate for the November ballots.

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.

Friday, March 02, 2012  High fashion hit the runway at 701 Whaley in Columbia Thursday night during the tenth annual Girls Night Out.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  A New York fasion designer will showcase his spring collection in Columbia Thursday night.

Tuesday, September 01, 2009  "Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes" will fly again in New York -- off-Broadway.

Thursday, April 23, 2009  Decade-long battle to allow gay marriage in Conn. will end with governor's expected signature

Monday, February 16, 2009  South Carolina lawmakers are considering restrictions or bans on so-called live checks, unsolicited mailings that require only a signature to be cashed at the bank.