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Friday, November 09, 2012  Senate Finance Committee Chairman Hugh Leatherman announced Friday he has appointed a special subcommittee to "examine the ramifications of a historic security breach of security at the S. C. Department of Revenue."

Sunday, January 15, 2012  Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul received an endorsement Sunday evening from a South Carolina lawmaker.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011  South Carolina U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint is discussing Congress and how it will deal with the nation's economic problems.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011  State senators held a public hearing in Myrtle Beach Wednesday night on two bills. More than a dozen people came out to Horry Georgetown Technical College's conference center to hear about the bills that are currently in the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources committee.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011  According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas in the Myrtle Beach area is $3.44. While that's down two cents from yesterday, it's still up from last month.

Monday, June 27, 2011  South Carolina state senators haven't made much progress on a plan to redraw U.S. House district lines.

Saturday, June 18, 2011  More than 100 people came out for the unveiling of a historical marker at Whittemore Park Middle School Saturday afternoon.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has told Republican senators to wrap up their budget work and focus on passing tort reform and a bill creating a Cabinet-level Department of Administration.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011  State Senator Ray Cleary has nominated Pawleys Island attorney for Murrells Inlet magistrate. The nomination comes a little over a month after a former Horry County Police officer withdrew his nomination after criticism for having been suspended twice while an officer.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011  Leading Democrats in South Carolina are speaking at a forum on whether the party should run in the middle of the political spectrum.

Thursday, May 05, 2011  South Carolina senators are arguing abortion coverage as part of the state's $5.8 billion spending plan.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011  South Carolina senators will resume debate on a $5.8 billion spending bill.

Monday, March 21, 2011  State Senator Ray Cleary says he is taking resumes and once again considering who to nominate for a Murrells Inlet magistrate position.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011  State Senator Ray Cleary says a report from a private investigator he hired shows his choice for a magistrate is a good one.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  The Georgetown County Sheriff's Office is investigating whether a state senator from Murrells Inlet and his wife illegally sold equipment from a business they owned.