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Maryland will no longer offer Sons of Confederate Veterans license plates, starting next month.

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Maryland To Be The Third State To Phase Out Confederate Flag License Plates

6:04pm October 16, 2015

by Laura Wagner

A federal judge's ruling allows Maryland to phase out plates featuring the rebel battle flag. The state's move is a reaction to the murders in a black church in South Carolina.

Tara Saracina rows down her street in the Ashborough subdivision of Summerville, S.C., on Thursday.

More Rain Is Forecast, As South Carolina Recovers From Floods

8:00am October 10, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The rain could be locally heavy, but it's not expected to be torrential. The state, however, is still recovering from historic floods. Parts of I-95 are still closed.

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South Carolina Braces As Threat Of New Flooding Looms

6:05pm October 07, 2015

by Laura Wagner

As the waters in the overflowing river make their way toward the Atlantic Ocean, there are fears of new flooding along the coast.

An image from aerial footage of flood damage in South Carolina.

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18 Dams Breached And Death Toll Rises In S.C. Flooding

3:59pm October 06, 2015

by Bill Chappell

As he announced those conditions this morning — and showed a live picture of downtown Columbia under sunny skies — TV meteorologist Tim Miller got a bit emotional.

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A man kayaks on Tall Pines Circle in Columbia, S.C., Sunday. Many parts of South Carolina experienced record rainfall over the weekend, triggering widespread flooding.

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Death Toll in Record Carolinas Flooding Now At 13

6:23am October 06, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Faced with devastating floods, officials are urging people to stay home and off the roads. Gov. Nikki Haley says she spoke with President Obama about federal help Monday morning.

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Residents walk through floodwaters in the historic district of Charleston, S.C., as Hurricane Joaquin brings heavy rain, flooding and strong winds as it passes offshore Saturday. Flood warnings and watches were posted in several eastern states where more

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S.C. Gov.: Flooding At 1,000-Year Level; At Least 5 Dead

1:14am October 05, 2015

by Scott Neuman

A powerful rainstorm continues to soak South Carolina. In the state's capital Columbia, rescue operations will continue through at least Monday.

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Friend Of Charleston Shooter Pleads Not Guilty To Lying To Investigators

6:10pm September 18, 2015

by Laura Wagner

Joey Meek is charged with concealing information and lying to investigators about his knowledge of Dylann Roof's plans to kill black people at a church in Charleston, S.C.

This 1856 drawing depicts Rep. Preston Brooks of South Carolina beating Sen. Charles Sumner of Massachusetts in one of the bloodiest political fights in history.

Two Political Operatives Walk Into A Bar... And One Throws A Punch

6:09pm September 18, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Aides for Marco Rubio and Rand Paul's campaign scuffled in a Michigan bar on Thursday. American political history is littered with other similar confrontations.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds a signed pledge during a news conference in Trump Tower, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015 in New York.

Trump: I'm 'Totally Pledging' My Allegiance To The Republican Party

11:53am September 04, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

The billionaire businessman signed the RNC's loyalty pledge Thursday, promising he won't run as an independent. But there's still no guarantee he'll abide by it.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks to an overflow crowd in the Mutt's BBQ parking lot in Mauldin, S.C., after more than 500 showed up for his speech in Upstate South Carolina.

Can Walker Hit South Carolina's Sweet Spot?

11:29am July 17, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

The Wisconsin governor drew big crowds despite the heat and his own lack of sleep. He could have the right brand of Republicanism to appeal across the state.