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SC: SC GOP nixes idea of Tea Party Republican group

By Jim Davenport, The Associated Press

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- The South Carolina GOP is ditching the idea of forming a Tea Party Republican group while leaders say they are finding ways to make the party appeal more to the activists.

SC: Jenny Sanford says she did not enjoy being first lady

By Staff Reports

Jenny Sanford said told CNN's Larry King Live Monday she did not enjoy being first lady. Sanford made the comment off camera. But King asked her to elaborate on camera on the live show Monday night.

SC: McMaster opposes Rex's cigarettes plan

By John O'Connor

A leading Republican candidate for governor said Monday he would not support raising South Carolina's cigarette tax - the nation's lowest - under any conditions.

SC: Scott joins race for 1st District

By Robert Behre

Republican Tim Scott announced Monday he will halt his bid for lieutenant governor and run for the 1st Congressional District instead. He not only becomes the seventh Republican in the race but also is vying to become the first black Republican in Congress in six years.

SC: Howard seeks Lexington state House seat

By Staff Reports

Former Lexington County Council chairman Jerry Howard announced Monday that he will run for House District 87.

SC: SC ports to unveil concept for cruise terminal

By The Associated Press

After months of meetings and planning, a South Carolina agency is unveiling a concept for a new cruise terminal to serve the state.

SC: Segregation spurred S.C. school building spree

By Joey Holleman

For the two generations of children who have attended integrated public schools, it's hard to fathom South Carolina spent $124 million on buildings and buses from 1951 through 1955 with the express purpose of preventing black and white kids from attending school together.

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