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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Senate's 2013-14 budget could buy $15 million worth of new school buses for South Carolina's aging fleet.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  South Carolina Senators passed a bill that would allow concealed weapon permit holders carry their guns in bars and restaurants until midnight.

Friday, February 01, 2013  South Carolina Sen. Tom Davis says he will not run for governor or the U.S. Senate in 2014.

Monday, December 31, 2012  Reforming ethics, election laws, and more security for taxpayers are among the top issues on law makers minds as a new legislative session starts next week.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  The new solicitor in Horry and Georgetown counties is about to take office.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley is speaking about business to business leaders from across South Carolina.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Republican Katrina Shealy, a petition candidate, is the projected winner in the South Carolina Senate District 23 race against incumbent Sen. Jake Knotts.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Republican Katrina Shealy, a petition candidate, has taken the lead of the South Carolina Senate District 23 race over incumbent Sen. Jake Knotts.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  A list of uncontested races in South Carolina.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Former Charleston County Councilman Paul Thurmond has won a special Republican primary runoff for a state Senate seat.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  An attorney representing black South Carolina voters says a federal court ruling on Texas' voting maps bolsters his appeal before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Friday, August 24, 2012  The Republican Party is preparing for a do-over primary for the state Senate seat long held by Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  South Carolina Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell is being honored at a reception in Charleston.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012 

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  It appears the Republicans will keep the state Senate seat vacated by Glenn McConnell when he became lieutenant governor earlier this year.