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Friday, April 26, 2013  Timmonsville's first black police chief, Johnny E. Wright, passed away Thursday at a Florence hospital following a brief illness.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The National Republican Congressional Committee says it's not spending any additional money to support Mark Sanford's bid for a congressional seat in South Carolina.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has advanced to a runoff in the Republican contest for an open congressional seat along the state's south coast.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's hopes for a political comeback are now in the hands of coastal South Carolina voters.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Former Gov. Mark Sanford does not shy away from the scandal that consumed the end of his second term in his first television ad for the 1st District congressional race.

Sunday, December 23, 2012  Sanford said late Saturday he is weighing a run for the seat that will open in January when Rep. Tim Scott formally takes Sen. Jim DeMint's office.

Friday, January 27, 2012 

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  More changes in the politics of Atlantic Beach at their Tuesday night Town Council meeting.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  It has been more than two years since Mark Sanford disappeared in South America, apparently going on a hike in the Appalachian trail but actually courting his Argentinian mistress. In a CNN interview, the former SC Gov talked about the scandal that brought down his career, saying he has many regrets.

Thursday, August 04, 2011  According to Atlantic Beach Councilwoman Carolyn Cole, Retha Pierce is once again the town's mayor.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  Retha Pierce was found guilty of resisting arrest in a December 25, 2007 arrest. She was sentenced to one year, which was suspended to 18 months probation.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011  South Carolina school districts would be required to consolidate some administrative tasks under a bill up for debate by a House education panel.

Monday, April 04, 2011  Proponents of private school choice are back before the South Carolina Legislature.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  The suspended mayor of Atlantic Beach has been cleared of a drunk driving charge. Toxicology tests for Retha Pierce came back negative for alcohol or other drugs, so the Marion County solicitor's office dropped the charge.

Thursday, March 03, 2011  Authorities say a 73-year-old man was escorted off a plane at the Charleston airport after crew members said he threatened former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, who was seated next to him.