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Thursday, March 07, 2013  Kentucky senator uses rare filibuster to block vote on President Obama's nominee to lead CIA

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham says Chuck Hagel "seems clueless" on U.S. policy toward Iran and he's urging the Obama administration to reconsider its defense secretary nominee.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  A man charged in connection with dog fighting in Richland County more than a year ago will spend one year in jail, according to Sheriff Leon Lott.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  Hurricane names are the often topic of discussion during the summer months in the South, but this year winter storm names may raise a few eyebrows.

Friday, March 30, 2012  I first heard about The Hunger Games from my hairdresser. She was raving about a book that she read in just three days, literally not putting it down.

Friday, July 29, 2011  For the Washburn family of Swansea, paranormal investion is as normal as a Saturday afternoon at the lake

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  Updated with video, related links. Democrats filibuster for hours to halt vote on anti-union bill in Wisconsin Assembly.

Thursday, September 23, 2010  Do you rent movies from a traditional video store?

Thursday, September 23, 2010  Troubled video-rental chain Blockbuster Inc. is filing for bankruptcy protection but will keep its stores and kiosks open as it reorganizes.

Saturday, July 31, 2010  Man gets nearly 2 years for SC cockfighting ring

Tuesday, July 20, 2010  Legislation to restore unemployment benefits to millions who have been out of work for more than six months broke free of Senate Republican delaying tactics on Tuesday.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009  The Minnesota Supreme Court has ordered that Democrat Al Franken be certified as the winner of the state's long-running Senate race.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009  Smokers are getting snuffed out inside Sumter city limits. Lighting up is no longer allowed in bars, buildings and restaurants there. Some folks feel the ban will burn Sumters local economy but one restaurant owner disagrees.

Monday, April 06, 2009  A Winthrop University assistant professor and her 2-year-old daughter were killed Saturday night in a car crash.