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2nd Man Claims Affair With SC Governor Hopeful

Jun 2nd 2010 – 8:43PM
Mary Ann Chastain, AP

Mary Ann Chastain, AP

COLUMBIA, S.C. (June 2) -- A South Carolina lobbyist resigned from a rival political campaign on Wednesday and then became the second man to claim he had a tryst with a Republican lawmaker trying to become the state's first female governor. Lobbyist Larry Marchant admitted he had no proof to back up his allegation of a...

Bird Brains Compete for 'Turkey of the Year'

By Buck WolfNov 25th 2009 – 9:42AM

Just how did the turkey -- a bird native to North America -- become synonymous with thoughtless, annoying people, so often overstuffed with jive? Let's face it, some of our nominees for 2009 Turkey of the Year wouldn't be welcome at any Thanksgiving dinner. So, with no further ado, let's look at some of the year's most...

Background on South Carolina governor

The Governor of the State of South Carolina is the head of state for the State of South Carolina. Under the South Carolina Constitution, the Governor is also the head of government, serving as the chief executive of the South Carolina executive branch.

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