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Sheheen talks about deepening harbor during Charleston visit

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Senator Vincent Sheheen made a stop in Charleston Tuesday to talk about deepening the harbor and to address the Rotary Club of Charleston. More>>

Rep. Wilson under House ethics investigation

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Congressman Joe Wilson is in the middle of an ethics investigation all because of a $12 purchase. More>>

Haley releases e-mails months after being asked Video included

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South Carolina's Republican gubernatorial nominee is looking to bolster her key issue of government transparency by releasing her legislative e-mails — three months after they were requested. More>>

Round of golf draws Alvin Greene to Myrtle Beach

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He may not know how to swing the clubs like a pro, but U.S. Senate candidate Alvin Greene said he's going to try his hand at a game of golf in Myrtle Beach this weekend. More>>

Haley to pitch education plan during Charleston visit

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Republican nominee for South Carolina governor, Nikki Haley, is making a stop in Charleston Thursday afternoon. More>>

Gov. candidate Sheheen criticizes private school choice

South Carolina's Democratic nominee for governor is criticizing his opponent's efforts to help parents send their children to private school. More>>

Records show Haley paid taxes late

Associated Press - August 4, 2010 2:55 PM ET COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Republican gubernatorial nominee Nikki Haley has repeatedly paid fines for not paying her income taxes on... More>>

Woolsey wins James Island mayor's race

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A major upset in the race for mayor on James Island. Bill Woolsey wins with 1435 votes.

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Support for Greene sinks in latest Rasmussen poll

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Despite gaining national attention as South Carolina's mystery politician, Democrat Alvin Greene is trailing his republican challenger by more than 40 points in a new Rasmussen Reports poll. More>>

New poll shows Haley leads Sheheen in governor's race

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Republican Nikki Haley continues to hold a double-digit lead over Democratic State Senator Vincent Sheheen in South Carolina's race for governor according to a recent poll. More>>

Greene hires new adviser for US Senate campaign

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Democratic US senate candidate Alvin Greene has made a change in his campaign by hiring a new advisor. More>>

Enigmatic Alvin Greene now has a rap song

A viral video featuring U.S. Senate candidate Alvin Greene is gaining popularity on YouTube, after it was added to the website on Wednesday. More>>

Records show Greene's military flops

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Surprise U.S. Senate nominee Alvin Greene frequently mentions his 13 years of military service, but records obtained Thursday by The Associated Press show that the veteran who has called himself an "American hero" was considered a lackluster service member at best. More>>

Haley pulls Internet ad with Black Eyed Peas tune

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Republican gubernatorial nominee Nikki Haley has pulled an online ad that used a popular Black Eyed Peas song without permission. More>>

Alvin Greene avoids details, calling them 'fluff'

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The surprise US Senate candidate from South Carolina had his first campaign speech Sunday -- but didn't include many details on his platform for election. More>>

Greene still a mystery to some after first campaign speech

South Carolina, meet Alvin Greene. The surprise winner in the June 8 Democratic primary gave his first campaign speech Sunday to the Manning branch of the NAACP in a packed gymnasium at Manning Junior High School. More>>

SC GOP lt gov contenders spent $3M to be nominee

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South Carolina's four Republican candidates for lieutenant governor spent a combined $3 million on their quest for a job that... More>>

SC Green Party gubernatorial candidate has criminal past

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A minor party candidate for governor in South Carolina has several arrests for fraudulent checks in his record, along with driving offenses and an assault and battery charge. More>>

Alvin Greene talks about obscenity charge, Tickle-Me Elmo

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Alvin Greene, the unexpected, unemployed underdog South Carolina Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, is starting to campaign a little harder. More>>

In film, Alvin Greene wants Denzel to portray him

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Greene, who is also battling a obscenity charge that was filed before his election, went on to say that if a movie is made, "he wants to be portrayed by Denzel Washington." More>>

Alvin Greene on job creation: Produce Alvin Greene action figures

The buzz surrounding surprise Senate nominee Alvin Greene has gone international as Republican incumbent Jim DeMint's Democratic challenger described an unusual plan for job creation to a British newspaper this week. More>>

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