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Sunday, May 05, 2013  A showdown is looming in the South Carolina Senate over efforts to find extra money for the state's crumbling roads and bridges.

Monday, April 15, 2013  U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham raised more than $1 million during the first three months of 2013 and now has nearly $5.4 million in the bank as he prepares for re-election in 2014.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  State Sen. Larry Grooms has conceded in the GOP primary in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, but a recount of the votes to officially determine the second-place finisher in the crowded field will go on.

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

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.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to make history with her decision in replacing U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint Monday.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  State and national leaders have quickly responded following South Carolina Senator Jim DeMint's statement on resigning from the U.S. Senate to lead The Heritage Foundation.

Monday, May 21, 2012  A South Carolina Republican senator says state taxes should not go to private colleges or local projects.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  South Carolina senators were set to consider creating a state day of prayer to coincide with the national one, but never got to the issue Tuesday. Meanwhile, critics of the proposal question why lawmakers are mixing state business with religion.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  One of South Carolina's longest-serving legislators is retiring.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  A bill up for debate by a Senate panel would bar South Carolina from implementing national education standards in math and reading.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis will continue to sit on a commission that oversees the $26 billion investment fund for public workers' pensions after senators voted against removing him.

Tuesday, January 03, 2012  The National Guard now has a seat on the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Friday, April 29, 2011  Dalton Lee Mackenzee, 45, will spend 18 months behind bars for making a threatening phone call to South Carolina Senator Darrell Jackson.

Thursday, March 10, 2011  South Carolina senators have approved an anti-illegal immigration bill directing officers to check the legal status of suspects.