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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  House Speaker Boehner predicts Congress can pass sweeping immigration legislation this year

Monday, May 27, 2013  A Memorial Day observance at the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum on Charleston Harbor won't have a speaker.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  State House Speaker Bobby Harrell is honoring plans to build a Medal of Honor museum in South Carolina.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Country star and Gamecock Alum Darius Rucker was the keynote speaker at Saturday morning's graduation for the College of Arts and Sciences and the Honors College.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates addressed graduates of the University of South Carolina Friday.

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.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott spent Thursday morning as a guest speaker.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Legislation giving the Boeing Co. $120 million in incentives for their expansion plans in South Carolina is one vote away from reaching the governor's desk.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  South Carolina representatives are taking another week off next month.

Friday, April 12, 2013  A conservative group in South Carolina is launching an ad campaign supporting U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham's immigration reform proposal.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Legislation to provide Boeing $120 million in incentives for its expansion plans in North Charleston could receive final approval next week.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley says Boeing is now a part of the fabric of South Carolina and that the company's latest expansion announcement is a tribute to the 6,000 residents employed by the aerospace giant.

Monday, April 08, 2013  The 200 members of the University of South Carolina student Fashion Board are hosting their 5th annual fashion week.

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