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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  For the second time in a year, a Pee Dee area state lawmaker finds himself behind bars.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Trayvon Martin, one year ago today, became a young man that a number of people embraced. His shooting death by accused gunman George Zimmerman brought to light several states' “Stand Your Ground” laws including South Carolina. Since Martin's death, a South Carolina Representative is now leading a charge to change the way “Stand Your Ground” is used.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  The latest round in the gun control debates is being fueled by New York Representative Charles Rangel.

Sunday, December 30, 2012  South Carolina residents could be forgiven in 2012 for wondering how their institutions would fail them next.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  South Carolina's 1st District Congressional seat is open now that Tim Scott has been appointed as the state's new U.S. senator.

Friday, November 16, 2012  A jury has found a state representative from Florence guilty of four counts of misdemeanor tax evasion.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  A South Carolina state representative is back in court this week for a retrial on tax evasion charges.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  As election day approaches, it's campaign crunch time for candidates.

Monday, October 15, 2012  Two schools in Bamburg County will soon get a major renovation.

Monday, October 15, 2012  State Representative Bakari Sellers and Senator Brad Hutto are set to travel to Bamberg County Monday to give schools a financial boost.

Monday, October 08, 2012  Citizens packed room 308 in the Gressette Building Monday night to voice their concerns for the children South Carolina.

Saturday, August 25, 2012  Harold Mitchell will be heading to court for tax evasion charges.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  State Represenative Bakari Sellers is giving out of pocket fans for senior citizens in his district.

Friday, June 15, 2012  There will be no runoff election in the 7th Congressional district.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  The Columbia Police Department released the dash cam video of former 7th Congressional District candidate and current state representative Ted Vick's arrest Tuesday.