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Monday, February 04, 2013  The mixed-race daughter of the late U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond who kept her parentage secret for more than 70 years to avoid damaging his political career has died. Essie Mae Washington-Williams was 87.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against a man accused of gunning down an Aiken police officer last year.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  The son of late U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond will stay on ballots as the Republican nominee for a South Carolina state Senate seat.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  A three-judge panel is set to hear a federal lawsuit disputing the results of a special South Carolina Senate primary.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  A man who has spent decades exploring the remote corners of the globe is sharing his story at Clemson University.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  A new study concludes that a wind farm off the South Carolina coast could mean billions of dollars in wages and thousands of jobs.

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

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  The University of South Carolina is scheduled to host a lecture on the impact that one of South Carolina's most notable figures had on modern politics.

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.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Fort Jackson is fired up for its annual Independence Day celebration that will honor men and women in the armed forces from the Vietnam era.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  Saluda County Sheriff Jason Booth has left his post. In a letter to Gov. Nikki Haley, he didn't give a reason why.

Monday, April 04, 2011  Two experts in international security will speak to cadets at The Citadel this week.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  South Carolina's Green Party gubernatorial candidates hopes to grab attention by picketing in front of a federal building named after the late Sen. Strom Thurmond.

Wednesday, June 09, 2010  The son of a former South Carolina governor is endorsing the son of a former U.S. senator in a congressional race the state's coastal 1st District.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010  The son of late U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond has made it official and will seek an open South Carolina congressional seat.