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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is scheduled to be sworn in for a fourth term in the U.S. House.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Republican Mark Sanford and Democratic Elizabeth Colbert Busch are hitting the campaign trail after mixing it up in the only scheduled debate of their South Carolina congressional race. The special election is next Tuesday.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford and Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch are sharing the stage for the first time in their race for the state's vacant 1st Congressional District seat.

Sunday, August 26, 2012  Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says he's engaged to the Argentine woman he secretly left the state to visit under the cover story he was hiking the Appalachian Trail.

Sunday, December 18, 2011  The brother of former Gov. Mark Sanford and his wife deny they are liable for the death of a 6-year-old boy found dead in a pool during a party they hosted.

Thursday, July 14, 2011  South Carolina's attorney general has created a task force to review the campaign spending case against Lt. Gov. Ken Ard.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011  Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to sign a bill Wednesday that would set new rules for children using all terrain vehicles in South Carolina.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011  The Charleston Post and Courier reports that Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to sign a new law Wednesday regulating all-terrain-vehicle use -- a move that follows advocates' five-year fight for tougher rules on young ATV riders.

Thursday, April 14, 2011  South Carolina liquor stores wouldn't be open on Christmas and Thanksgiving under legislation advancing in the House.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011  South Carolina legislators want to ban liquor sales on Christmas and Thanksgiving.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011  Gov. Nikki Haley is scheduled to sign a bill requiring more roll call votes in South Carolina's House and Senate.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011  South Carolina legislators have advanced a bill putting age and safety restrictions on all-terrain vehicles.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011  Gov. Nikki Haley says South Carolina's public colleges should be judged on their graduation rates, how many of their students come from outside of the state, and their contributions to the economy.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011  The Island Packet of Hilton Head reports Sanford mentioned his plans as he wound up a weeklong farewell tour of the state with an appearance on the resort island Monday.

Tuesday, January 04, 2011  South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says in his last budget that legislators have avoided making tough choices by using federal bailout money and raising taxes.