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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.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the Florence Regional Airport by the United States.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  The Florence Regional Airport is fighting a federal lawsuit filed by the U.S. for overpayment of rent to the airport.

Monday, January 31, 2011  A new restriction on catching nine fish species went into effect Monday that sets annual catch limits on nine species of fish, including several grouper species.

Thursday, October 21, 2010  The Republican seeking to become South Carolina's next attorney general says it's imperative the state stay in the forefront of a federal lawsuit over President Obama's health care reform package.

Sunday, August 15, 2010  South Carolina's attorney general could spend as much as $700,000 on three lawsuits against the federal government that some say are politically motivated.

Thursday, July 08, 2010  Suspended Atlantic Beach mayor Retha Pierce and her supporters have filed a $50 million lawsuit against two state lawmakers and a long list of other officials.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010  A former Darlington police officer filed a federal lawsuit against the city and the chief of police.

Monday, March 22, 2010  South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster is again promising a legal challenge of the health care reform measure passed by the U.S. House.

Friday, March 19, 2010  South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster says he and Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum are ready to file a federal lawsuit if health care reform legislation passes.

Thursday, February 04, 2010  Three Columbia police officers are accused of falsely arresting a man outside a Five Points bar and then lying in an official police report to cover it up, according to a federal lawsuit.

Saturday, August 15, 2009  Group of Georgetown residents claim that a company operating a paper mill knowingly emitted hazardous pollution from the plant.

Saturday, August 15, 2009  A group of South Carolina residents have filed a federal lawsuit against International Paper.

Wednesday, March 04, 2009  Atlantic Beach Mayor Retha Pierce has filed a lawsuit against current and former town officials, accusing them of civil rights violations.