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Special election set to fill Georgia Senate and House seats
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Last Updated: 3:39 PM 11/20/09 - The date for a special election to fill the State Senate District 22 seat and the House District 122 seat has been set for January 5, 2010. (Full Story)
Government wants speedy screening at more airports
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Last Updated: 9:48 AM 11/20/09 - The goal is to bring the Global Entry program to most international airports in the country. (Full Story)
trade center design Only on 12: Designers showcase James Brown Arena trade center model
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Last Updated: 7:05 PM 11/19/09 - Two local designers say one way to get a planned Trade, Exhibit, and Events Center back on track is to scratch the Reynolds Street location and build on the James Brown Arena complex. (Full Story)
Official says SC gov reporting trips
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Last Updated: 4:04 PM 11/19/09 - State Ethics Commission executive director Herb Hayden said Thursday the governor has asked the agency to amend ethics reports to include information on his private plane trips. (Full Story)
picture of mark sanford SC gov lawyer says ethics charges will be minor
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Last Updated: 11:31 AM 11/19/09 - A lawyer for South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is predicting the governor will face only minor allegations from a state ethics panel. (Full Story)
rezoning sign East Aiken neighbors fired up about proposed gun range
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Last Updated: 6:58 PM 11/18/09 - Shots being fired on a gun range could be a reality for an East Aiken County community if a proposal to rezone the area passes. (Full Story)
Chris Whitley Augusta authority admits "inflating" stimulus job creation number
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Last Updated: 7:12 PM 11/18/09 - Augusta is one of several cities being spotlighted for having agencies that reported bogus stimulus jobs. (Full Story)
Fred Russell Augusta would furlough workers to avoid tax increase
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Last Updated: 7:12 PM 11/17/09 - For the third straight year, Augusta city administrator Fred Russell is saying no to a tax increase. That decision carries consequences. (Full Story)
Library supporters plead for funding to fully staff new building
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Last Updated: 7:09 PM 11/17/09 - Library supporters are pleading for funding to fully staff the new downtown library. (Full Story)
SC lawmaker introduces gov impeachment measure
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Last Updated: 6:29 PM 11/17/09 - The South Carolina House has formally received a resolution to impeach Gov. Mark Sanford because of his June rendezvous with an Argentine lover. (Full Story)
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