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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch says she feels positive and encouraged in her U.S. House race against former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The powerful gun rights lobby gathers in Houston this weekend for its annual convention and organizers anticipate a rollicking, Texas-sized party.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley is heading to Hilton Head Island to take part in opening ceremonies for the RBC Heritage golf tournament.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Those who want to overhaul state government and give South Carolina's governor more control of bureaucratic functions will try again in the legislative session starting this week.

Monday, October 08, 2012  A new display is offering an inside view of the lives of America's presidents as the 2012 election campaign comes to a close.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  A federal lawsuit is challenging South Carolina's highest court's decision to let a state Senate candidate once removed from the ballot to remain in the race.

Saturday, August 25, 2012  Apple's $1 billion award in Samsung patents lawsuit could mean fewer smartphone options for consumers

Monday, July 02, 2012  Return of the old school: Mexicans elect party that ruled country for 71 years back to office

Thursday, May 03, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley has won a federal appeal in a lawsuit over anti-union remarks.

Saturday, January 21, 2012  Newt Gingrich is thanking South Carolina voters for his victory in the state's primary -- via Twitter.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum declared that his strong Iowa showing means it's "game on" for the party's presidential nomination, and he's heading to New Hampshire for round two.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  Vice President Biden says Iraq's government can survive, and thrive, after American forces have left

Friday, October 21, 2011  Updated with video content: Gadhafi death amounts to victory for Obama's approach, but little impact likely on election

Friday, July 01, 2011  Fans flood Downtown Columbia for a parade and rally on Friday afternoon.

Thursday, June 30, 2011  Thousands packed the Colonial Life Arena Wednesday to welcome home the Gamecock baseball team after Tuesday night's historic win in Omaha at the Men's Baseball College World Series.