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Elections in Columbia and the Midlands

Haleys donated $130,000 to charity

Gov. Nikki Haley and First Gentleman Michael Haley on the State House grounds just outside of Gov. Haley's office. Michael Haley is home for a two week furlough during his year long deployment to Afghanistan with the S.C. National Guard.

Gov. Nikki Haley and her husband reported earning $284,226 in 2012, including $109,481 in profits from the sale of her 2012 book, according to a copy of the couple’s tax returns.

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POLITICS

Civil War re-enactor vs. civil rights activist’s son

The lieutenant governor race could steal political spotlight in SC. Two high-profile politicians have announced plans to pursue the post... so far. Still more candidates are considering a run.
EDUCATION

Teacher rolls to easy victory in Richland 1 race

Pamela Adams, a Hand Middle School social studies and history teacher, was elected Tuesday night to a seat on the Richland 1 school board, defeating four other candidates in a race that drew sparse turnout.
POLITICS

Sellers to run for SC lieutenant governor

State Rep. Bakari Sellers, considered a rising star in the Democratic Party, will announce Thursday that he is running for lieutenant governor in 2014, sources said.
ELECTIONS IN COLUMBIA AND THE MIDLANDS

Delegation delays meeting on board vacancy

The Richland County legislative delegation is postponing its meeting until next week, when members are expected to elect a new chairman and fill a vacancy on the five-member county Elections and Voter Registration Board.
ELECTIONS IN COLUMBIA AND THE MIDLANDS

Some Richland lawmakers want election director do-over

‘This train just can’t seem to get on the track’: Several lawmakers question process that chose Jackson
ELECTIONS IN COLUMBIA AND THE MIDLANDS

Filing opens for Arcadia Lakes mayor, town council

Petitions are available for candidates for mayor and two seats on Arcadia Lakes Town Council.
ELECTIONS IN COLUMBIA AND THE MIDLANDS

Filing opens for Arcadia Lakes mayor, town council

Petitions are available for candidates for mayor and two seats on Arcadia Lakes Town Council.
ELECTIONS IN COLUMBIA AND THE MIDLANDS

Voters can hear from Richland 1 candidates in Thursday forum

A second forum to hear the views of candidates running in a special Richland 1 school board election is set for Thursday at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 2501 Heyward St.
LOCAL NEWS

EXCLUSIVE: Richland’s new elections chief reports working 93 hours a week at 3 jobs

Howard Jackson apparently works two other jobs in addition to being the current director of the Orangeburg Voter Registration and Elections office. According to federal records and Jackson’s application for his new Richland post, Jackson now works at least 93 hours a week.
ELECTIONS IN COLUMBIA AND THE MIDLANDS

Haley rebuffs Dem demands that she dismiss controversial advisor

Gov. Nikki Haley’s re-election campaign has no plans to remove a volunteer who S.C. Democrats and others say has ties to white supremacist groups.