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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.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  A review released by the South Carolina General Assembly Legislative Audit Council says voting machines used in South Carolina are not certified by a federal Election Assistance Commission.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Fewer than two dozen of the 170 members of the South Carolina General Assembly face opponents in this year's primaries.

Friday, May 25, 2012  State Representative Ted Vick,  charged with  DUI and weapons charges, has dropped out of the race for South Carolina's 7th Congressional District.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Senators are still battling over their version of the state's spending plan.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  South Carolina legislators are trying again to boot Occupy Columbia protesters from Statehouse grounds.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  After 32 years of serving in the South Carolina senate, Sumter Democrat Phil Leventis says the time is right to call it a career.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  A group of Palmetto State teachers criticized Governor Nikki Haley Wednesday, for not including teacher raises in her executive budget.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  Retired Barnwell County school teacher Jerry Bell says he flirted with the idea of taking a part-time job to supplement his state benefits but he says he doesn't have the time.

Sunday, February 05, 2012  Phil Leventis will not seek an 8th term in the State Senate.

Monday, December 26, 2011  Some lawmakers are ready to hit the ground running even though the second half of the 119th South Carolina General Assembly doesn't start until January 10th.

Monday, March 21, 2011  South Carolina legislators already have spent more than $400,000 in their efforts of redraw district lines.