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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Democrats accuse Gov. Nikki Haley of misusing the state's planes by taking her campaign-paid videographer with her on flights around South Carolina.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  A third joint campaign appearance with former Gov. Mark Sanford and Democrat Elizabeth Colbert (KOHL'-buhrt) Busch has been set in their race for the state's 1st Congressional District seat.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Former Gov. Mark Sanford and Democratic opponent Elizabeth Colbert Busch have accepted invitations to appear together at a second event in their 1st District congressional race.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  PeopleMatter, a provider of human resources software for service industries, is opening its world headquarters in Charleston.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Students at Batesburg-Leesville High School got a personal visit from the Mayor of Westminster, England, Tuesday.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Two Midlands high school musicians will march in the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game halftime show Monday night.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  South Carolina House of Representatives 2013-14 Legislative Session Committee Appointments

Friday, September 21, 2012  The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is inviting people to come to a barbecue competition that showcases the state's specialty food suppliers.

Monday, August 06, 2012  First time college students who did not get accepted into the University of South Carolina are getting a second chance thanks to a partnership between USC and Midlands Technical College.

Monday, October 31, 2011  SC State’s Marching “101” Band was been selected as one of the top eight marching bands at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) for the 2012 Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010  UConn knocks off No. 2 Michigan State, earthquake hits during second semifinal at Maui

Thursday, March 11, 2010  Is it fair to exclude certain candidates from debate opportunities based perceived amount of support?

Monday, June 08, 2009  Will she or won't she? Palin may not attend GOP fundraiser over lack of speaking role

Wednesday, April 01, 2009  White House: President Barack Obama plans to visit China in second half of 2009.