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Thursday, April 25, 2013  Democrats in the South Carolina House say an early voting bill being pushed by Republicans will limit voters' ability to cast a ballot early.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The Senate is debating whether to allow early voting in South Carolina.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  With mandates from Washington and an infrastructure that needs fixing, state lawmakers have their work cut out for them and no one knows that better than the newest member of Horry County's statehouse delegation.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  15th Circuit Solicitor Greg Hembree was elected to the state senate, now a new chief prosecutor needs to be named.

Monday, June 18, 2012  In a recount of the votes Monday in the Senate 32 Democratic primary race, Yancey McGill is officially the winner by just 80 votes out of more than 12,600 cast.

Sunday, June 17, 2012  Votes cast for Democrats in the Senate 32 race in Horry County will be tallied again Monday morning.

Friday, June 15, 2012  Friday, the State Election Commission ordered a recount of the votes from Tuesday's primary for State Senate District 32.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  The State Election Commission plans to certify results for State Senate District 32 Friday. If a recount is needed, which looks likely, that will be done 9 a.m. Monday, according to State Election Commission Spokesman Chris Whitmire.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley is demanding that South Carolina state senators cut more taxes.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  The U.S. Justice Department has told state legislators it won't oppose South Carolina's redrawing of state Senate election district lines.

Friday, June 03, 2011  An Horry County farmer  says talk of immigration reform in South Carolina is scaring migrant workers from the state.

Thursday, April 14, 2011  15th Judicial Circuit Solicitor Greg Hembree annouced Thursday night at the North Myrtle Beach Republican Club meeting that he will run for the State Senate District Seat 28, which is currently held by Democrat Dick Elliott.

Friday, March 04, 2011  Bars and restaurants would be required to set up recycling plans under a proposal being considered by South Carolina lawmakers.

Thursday, March 03, 2011  The South Carolina Senate briefly debated an anti-illegal immigration bill that would direct officers to call federal authorities if they think a suspect is in the country illegally.

Thursday, May 13, 2010  South Carolina's cigarette tax would lose its lowest-in-the-nation status if the state Senate overrides Gov. Mark Sanford's veto.