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Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Federal lawmakers will be in Columbia on Tuesday to discuss Washington decisions on South Carolina business.

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

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

Monday, December 17, 2012  Governor Nikki Haley will be announcing her choice to replace U.S. Senator Jim DeMint at noon today, according to Haley spokesman Rob Godfrey.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  A person close to Gov. Nikki Haley says the chief executive has narrowed her choice to five finalists to replace U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Results of a poll conducted by Public Policy Polling show comedian Stephen Colbert as a favorite among South Carolina voters for Jim DeMint's seat in the U.S. Senate.

Monday, September 19, 2011  South Carolina Republican congressmen are criticizing President Obama's proposal for $1.5 trillion in new taxes to help ease the federal deficit.  1st District Rep. Tim Scott called the proposal unconscionable while the 2nd District's Joe Wilson says he's shocked by the proposal.

Sunday, April 10, 2011  SC House members voted against plan that averted a government shutdown.

Friday, February 18, 2011  State senators have confirmed a replacement for U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy as chief prosecutor for Spartanburg and Cherokee counties.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010  A Spartanburg man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted in the shooting death of a man at a convenience store.

Monday, December 13, 2010  Governor-Elect Nikki Haley met Monday with South Carolina's US House and Senate members to put a game plan in place.  The meeting at the Statehouse brought together several leaders to discuss the main issues facing the state.

Tuesday, November 02, 2010  Gowdy beat Democrat Paul Corden and several third-party candidates Tuesday in South Carolina's heavily conservative 4th District, anchored by Greenville and Spartanburg.

Wednesday, October 06, 2010  The Republican and Democratic candidates for South Carolina's 4th District have as many points of agreement as contention in their debate in Columbia.

Friday, July 16, 2010  Republican U.S. Rep. Bob Inglis was ousted by a challenger who raised more but spent less than the six-term Republican.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010  South Carolina Rep. Bob Inglis has been bounced from his longtime seat by a well-known prosecutor after challengers questioned the Republican's conservative credentials.