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Tag: national politics

Posted inJack Hunter, News

Why get involved in politics when nothing ever seems to change?

by Jack Hunter March 21, 2012
Posted inNews, Rock Bottom

Join the presidential primary circus

by Paul Bowers August 25, 2011
Posted inFeatures, News

Newt: Drill for gas off S.C. coast

by Paul Bowers July 13, 2011
Posted inFeatures, News

Charleston startup competes with Craigslist

by Paul Bowers July 13, 2011
Posted inFeatures, News

Tim Scott gets an earful from union protesters

by Paul Bowers June 30, 2011
Posted inNews, Rock Bottom

Charleston gets January debate

by Greg Hambrick May 19, 2011
Posted inNews, Rock Bottom

Haley looks like a “no” on Newt endorsement

by Greg Hambrick May 17, 2011
Posted inNews, News Shorts

Riley hearts Obama budget plan

by Greg Hambrick April 18, 2011
Posted inNews, News Shorts

The Agenda: Another 526 vote and a Tim Scott town hall

by Greg Hambrick April 18, 2011
Posted inNews, Rock Bottom

Senate leader agrees to Graham’s hostage demands

by Greg Hambrick April 15, 2011

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