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COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Viefhaus takes walk down two halls at Michigan

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:15:07 +0000

COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Viefhaus takes walk down two halls at Michigan
The University of Michigan has a All-American room at their softball complex with photos of all of the All-Americans in the school’s history.

Haley Web Ad Pulled Due to Black Eyed Peas Tune

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:12:54 +0000

Haley Web Ad Pulled Due to Black Eyed Peas Tune
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) — Republican gubernatorial nominee Nikki Haley has pulled an online ad that used a popular Black Eyed Peas song without permission.

Library lists summer reading program totals

admin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:11:07 +0000

Library lists summer reading program totals
The Arlene Cherry Memorial Library in Cabot recently completed its summer reading program. The themes for this year’s programs were “Make a Splash at Your Library” for younger children and “Make Waves at Your Library” for older children.

Barnes wins Georgia Democratic battle, GOP fight heads to runoff

admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:13:24 +0000

Barnes wins Georgia Democratic battle, GOP fight heads to runoff
Former Georgia Gov. Roy Barnes is a step closer to his goal of winning back his old job.

Democratic gov hopeful Sheheen releases tax info

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:11:15 +0000

Democratic gov hopeful Sheheen releases tax info
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina Democratic gubernatorial candidate Vincent Sheheen has released 10 years of income tax records and challenged his Republican opponent to do the same.

Nikki Haley, Jake Knotts, and Acceptable Racism

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:15:27 +0000

Nikki Haley, Jake Knotts, and Acceptable Racism
South Carolina state Sen. Jake Knotts’s racist comments about Nikki Haley point to a new trend of “acceptable racism”—targeting Middle Easterners and Muslims.

FBI, IRS probe Myrtle Beach campaign donations

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:11:47 +0000

FBI, IRS probe Myrtle Beach campaign donations
The FBI and the Internal Revenue Service have launched criminal investigations into $239,500 worth of campaign contributions given last year to political action committees and area politicians, including former gubernatorial candidate Gresham Barrett and members of the Myrtle Beach City Council.

Romney PAC reports raising $1.8M in second quarter

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:15:44 +0000

Romney PAC reports raising $1.8M in second quarter
Associated Press – July 15, 2010 3:04 PM ET BOSTON (AP) – A political action committee run by prospective 2012 Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney raised over $1.8 million during the…

Prospective 2012 GOP pres. candidate Romney reports raising $1.8M, donating $350,000, from PAC

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:13:25 +0000

Prospective 2012 GOP pres. candidate Romney reports raising $1.8M, donating $350,000, from PAC
BOSTON – A political action committee run by prospective 2012 Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney raised over $1.8 million during the second quarter of the year.

Palin’s PAC pours $87,500 on candidates

admin — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:11:47 +0000

Palin’s PAC pours $87,500 on candidates
Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska Sarah Palin’s political action committee contributed at least

S.C. has history of young gubernatorial candidates

admin — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 17:16:02 +0000

S.C. has history of young gubernatorial candidates
Running for governor is a young man’s – or, this year, woman’s – game in South Carolina.

National news briefs

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:14:11 +0000

National news briefs
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A 21-year-old man Oakland police say threw a toddler in front of a moving car is in custody after being arrested by an off-duty police officer.

S.C. Chamber sticks with Sheheen

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:16:39 +0000

S.C. Chamber sticks with Sheheen
COLUMBIA — South Carolina business leaders are sticking with a decision not to endorse state GOP gubernatorial nominee Rep. Nikki Haley as her campaign Wednesday called the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce “a big fan of bailouts and corporate welfare.”

Taylor Marsh: In the Post-Hillary Political Era, Sarah is Queen

admin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:10:54 +0000

Taylor Marsh: In the Post-Hillary Political Era, Sarah is Queen
The first to benefit from the Hillary effect, Sarah Palin is asserting her prowess in 2010 like no other female has done in political history….

Sarah Palin endorses ‘mama grizzly’ CeCe Heil to take on Jim Cooper

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:10:58 +0000

Sarah Palin endorses ‘mama grizzly’ CeCe Heil to take on Jim Cooper
Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin endorsed CeCe Heil in the Republican primary race to oppose U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper, calling the Nashville entertainment lawyer a “tough mama grizzly.”

Laura Flanders: The F Word: The Year of Which Women Again?

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:16:16 +0000

Laura Flanders: The F Word: The Year of Which Women Again?
So it’s “the year of the women” in the media again. But again, it’s only some. All about money media are all about the women…

Community scoreboard, July 6

admin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:14:11 +0000

Community scoreboard, July 6
Community sports results from the week of June 29-July 5

You say … VOX

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:11:42 +0000

You say … VOX
“Well, folks, Arizona doesn’t stand a.

Tea party’s next wave rising in Alaska to Colorado

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:14:05 +0000

Tea party’s next wave rising in Alaska to Colorado
Rifle through a stack of tea party candidate resumes, and Joe Miller’s will stand out. Colorado – Alaska – United States – Politics – Oceania

Sarah Palin 2012? Ex-Alaska Governor Still Not Ruling Out Presidential Run

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:14:46 +0000

Sarah Palin 2012? Ex-Alaska Governor Still Not Ruling Out Presidential Run
What’s Your Reaction? JUNEAU, Alaska — Sarah Palin isn’t going to fade away. Someone else in her position might have. Two years after the vice presidential nomination made her a star, the 2008 campaign is fading in memory.

Palin center stage in politics, but what of 2012?

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:10:56 +0000

Palin center stage in politics, but what of 2012?
Associated Press – July 2, 2010 2:24 PM ET JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – A year after abruptly announcing her resignation as Alaska’s governor, Sarah Palin has become a political force.

A conservative thank-you to South Carolina

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:13:17 +0000

A conservative thank-you to South Carolina
States acquire political reputations, mostly justified. California is the home of the wingnut. Illinois is known for the Fix. How bad is the economy? In New Jersey the Mob just laid off 14 judges. That’s from a Johnny Carson monologue dating from the Carter era.

Lady Indians and Pirates playing hard

admin — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:14:45 +0000

Lady Indians and Pirates playing hard
Montrose’s Kala Keltz, left, and Nikki Hoelzer put defensive pressure on Olathe’s Haley Turley during a game Monday at the Mesa State College summer basketball camp. Montrose won the game, 29-28.

All her life, Nikki Haley has been ‘different’

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 21:48:38 +0000

All her life, Nikki Haley has been ‘different’
Nikki Haley, 38, the favourite to become the first governor of South Carolina who is neither white nor male, has always challenged established norms with her own brand of moxie.

news. brief.

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 17:11:41 +0000

news. brief.
Remember when Free Times wrote a couple weeks ago that it appeared no state politicians were caught up in the big cockfighting bust a few weeks ago? Well, maybe we spoke too soon.

Lindsey Graham, This Year’s Maverick

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:13:05 +0000

Lindsey Graham, This Year’s Maverick
The Obama administration courts him. The Tea Partiers shun him. The Republican senator from South Carolina is right where he wants to be.

Heat leaves Hunter hopping

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:18:05 +0000

Heat leaves Hunter hopping
It was a toasty afternoon at Sports Backers Stadium yesterday, tough on spectators, great for the soft drink concession, and perfect for jumpers competing in the Group AAA track and field championship. Justin Hunter would be the first to agree. As the sun bore down and the sweat flowed, the …

Barrett, Haley meet in final debate before runoff

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:17:42 +0000

Barrett, Haley meet in final debate before runoff
South Carolina gubernatorial candidates Nikki Haley and Gresham Barrett are questioning each others’ votes on spending and bailout legislation in their last debates before Tuesday’s runoff election.

South Carolina: A Crazy Outlier or a National Precursor?

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:12:16 +0000

South Carolina: A Crazy Outlier or a National Precursor?
The character of South Carolina has always been distinguished by one very important trait – preserving the status quo.

South Carolina laps up Nikki Haley

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:13:28 +0000

South Carolina laps up Nikki Haley
It was the night of Nimrata Nikki Randhawa Haley as people chanted hysterically ‘Haley, Haley’ while drums and loud music proclaimed the changing times. South Carolina was thrilled.

Haley Wins Nomination for Governor in South Carolina (Update1)

admin — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:19:14 +0000

Haley Wins Nomination for Governor in South Carolina (Update1)
State Representative Nikki Haley won a runoff vote today to become the Republican nominee for governor in South Carolina, defeating U.S. Representative Gresham Barrett.

SC gubernatorial candidates make final push as runoff approaches

admin — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:14:53 +0000

SC gubernatorial candidates make final push as runoff approaches
Saturday, Gresham Barrett made stops in the Pee Dee and along the Grand Strand, while Nikki Haley spent the day in the upstate.

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Haley selected GOP gubernatorial nominee

admin — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:13:26 +0000

Haley selected GOP gubernatorial nominee
COLUMBIA — Nikki Haley trounced Gresham Barrett on Tuesday to win the GOP’s nomination for governor, breaking gender and ethnic boundaries, and sending a message to the Republican establishment: Conservatives are tired of entrenched politicians and they’re sick of the status quo.

Indian Americans rejoice Nikki Haley’s nomination

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:14:54 +0000

Indian Americans rejoice Nikki Haley’s nomination
Indian-American Nikki Haley has bagged the Republican nomination for South Carolina’s gubernatorial elections.

Millwood will help Haley; Moore to endorse Brannon in SC House race

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 04:01:32 +0000

Millwood will help Haley; Moore to endorse Brannon in SC House race
By JASON SPENCER jason.spencer@shj.com Republican gubernatorial front-runner Nikki Haley will campaign with state Rep. Joey Millwood on Saturday, the same day Lake Bowen businessman John Moore will endorse former Landrum Mayor Doug Brannon for the House seat Millwood currently holds.

Haley win in SC ensures a place on national stage

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:17:01 +0000

Haley win in SC ensures a place on national stage
Nikki Haley’s victory in South Carolina’s bruising GOP primary for governor moves the state lawmaker closer to becoming her state’s first woman chief executive while assuring her a place on the national political scene.

Haley wins SC runoff for governor

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:11:06 +0000

Haley wins SC runoff for governor
Nikki Haley, an Indian-American woman, won the Republican nomination for governor and Tim Scott, a black lawmaker, grabbed a commanding lead in his bid for the GOP nod for a House seat in South

Primary/Runoff Day in Utah, South and North Carolina: What to Watch For

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:16:26 +0000

Primary/Runoff Day in Utah, South and North Carolina: What to Watch For
Voters are voting in North Carolina, South Carolina and Utah today! As always on election days, we aim to bring you the best guide to the political day: our what to watch for guide as results begin to stream in tonight. Have thoughts of your own about the storylines that will take shape this evening? The comments section awaits. * Haley’s Comet: There’s little debate that state Rep. Nikki Haley …

GOP governor hopefuls travel SC before runoff

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:11:45 +0000

GOP governor hopefuls travel SC before runoff
South Carolina voters head to the polls Tuesday to choose their GOP candidate for governor.

Haley’s path to Christianity leaves some evangelicals uneasy

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 05:26:04 +0000

Haley’s path to Christianity leaves some evangelicals uneasy
In the wake of Nikki Haley’s swift rise, her religious journey has become an increasingly common topic of discussion in churches, at community gatherings and online. (CNN) – Whispers about Nikki Haley’s Sikh heritage burst into public view in the final days of South Carolina’s Republican gubernatorial primary when state Sen. Jake Knotts called the [...]

Nikki Haley brings big names to Hilton Head fundraiser — Romney, Sanford, McMaster

admin — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:11:53 +0000

Nikki Haley brings big names to Hilton Head fundraiser — Romney, Sanford, McMaster
Republican gubernatorial candidate Nikki Haley brought a bunch of her big-name friends when she retu

Barrett talks with small business owners in Conway

admin — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 07:26:19 +0000

Barrett talks with small business owners in Conway
CONWAY—Gresham Barrett made campaign stops on the Grand Strand as part of his final push for votes before Tuesday’s runoff primary election. Gresham Barrett is trying to get more votes than Nikki Haley to become South Carolina’s next governor.

Barrett supporter questions Haley’s religion

admin — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 02:39:26 +0000

Barrett supporter questions Haley’s religion
Some supporters of Nikki Haley’s GOP gubernatorial runoff challenger are questioning if Haley is being straightforward about her religious beliefs. Charleston, South Carolina (CNN) – A supporter of Gresham Barrett emailed Republican activists in South Carolina on Friday questioning whether Nikki Haley, Barrett’s opponent in the GOP gubernatorial runoff, is being straightforward about her …

Republicans split over backing Nikki Haley

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:07:42 +0000

Republicans split over backing Nikki Haley
While national Republicans are busy advancing Indian American lawmaker Nikki Haley’s bid for governor of South Carolina, much of the state party establishment seems to be working furiously to torpedo her chances in the June 22 runoff.

Haley, Barrett Debate; Runoff Election Nears

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:04:05 +0000

Haley, Barrett Debate; Runoff Election Nears
South Carolina Republican gubernatorial candidates faced off in two debates.

Barrett, Haley have final scheduled SC gov debates

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:48:21 +0000

Barrett, Haley have final scheduled SC gov debates
The Associated Press South Carolina Republican gubernatorial hopefuls U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett and state Rep. Nikki Haley will discuss issues in the only scheduled broadcast debates of the runoff campaign.

Barrett attacks Haley’s disclosure omissions in longshot bid

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:09:07 +0000

Barrett attacks Haley’s disclosure omissions in longshot bid
U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett’s bid for governor in Tuesday’s GOP runoff is a longshot fight to keep his reputation intact. And it’s a gamble that everything possible will go right for him and everything will go wrong for state Rep. Nikki Haley.

All her life, Nikki Haley was the different one

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:32:02 +0000

All her life, Nikki Haley was the different one
Nikki Haley, the favourite to become the first governor of South Carolina who is neither white nor male, has always challenged

Analysts: Haley on track to win

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 05:08:07 +0000

Analysts: Haley on track to win
With less than 72 hours left before Tuesday’s GOP gubernatorial runoff, South Carolina politics say Rep. Nikki Haley of Lexington just has to sit tight to secure a victory as the nominee. “She just needs to run the clock out,” said Chip Felkel, a South Carolina political strategist and CEO of the Felkel Group. “Don’t mess up and stay on message.” And Barrett? “He needs to pray,” Felkel said …

Record number of Indian-Americans seeking political office

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:35:40 +0000

Record number of Indian-Americans seeking political office
Meet Reshma, Surya, Manan, Raj, Ami, Ravi, Nimrata and Kamala — a new wave of Indian-American politicians. At least eight children of Indian immigrants are running for Congress or statewide office, the most ever. The star of this trend is Nikki Haley, born Nimrata Nikki Randhawa, who is favored to …