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News & Notes for January 24, 2008

Obama Talks Education, Faith, Race

Obama Talks Education, Faith, Race

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Top S.C. Politicians Weigh 2008 Race, Local Issues

Top S.C. Politicians Weigh 2008 Race, Local Issues

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S.C. College Students Find Their Political Voice

S.C. College Students Find Their Political Voice

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'Corridor of Shame' Highlights School Neglect

'Corridor of Shame' Highlights School Neglect

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News & Notes for January 23, 2008

Students, Celebs Mobilize in Time for S.C. Primary

Students, Celebs Mobilize in Time for S.C. Primary

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A Local Perspective on the South Carolina Vote

A Local Perspective on the South Carolina Vote

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Bloggers' Roundtable: The Female Vote

Bloggers' Roundtable: The Female Vote

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Support Your Candidate Without Leaving Home

Support Your Candidate Without Leaving Home

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McCain Makes Comeback, Thompson Drops Out

McCain Makes Comeback, Thompson Drops Out

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Fighting to Preserve Gullah Community

Fighting to Preserve Gullah Community

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News & Notes for January 22, 2008

Clinton, Obama Trade Barbs in S.C. Debate

Clinton, Obama Trade Barbs in S.C. Debate

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Africa Update: Peace Deal in Congo?

Africa Update: Peace Deal in Congo?

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Protecting Africa's Mountain Gorillas

Protecting Africa's Mountain Gorillas

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Jackie Robinson Knew Power of the Pen

Jackie Robinson Knew Power of the Pen

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Ruby Dee Scores First Oscar Nod

Ruby Dee Scores First Oscar Nod

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News & Notes for January 21, 2008

Presidential Field Still Open After Nevada, South Carolina

Presidential Field Still Open After Nevada, South Carolina

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CBC Hosts Democrats in Presidential Debate

CBC Hosts Democrats in Presidential Debate

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South Carolina in Election Spotlight

South Carolina in Election Spotlight

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Bush Announces Plan to Spur Economic Growth

Bush Announces Plan to Spur Economic Growth

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Bloggers' Roundtable: Clinton's Southern Strategy

Bloggers' Roundtable: Clinton's Southern Strategy

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News & Notes for January 18, 2008

Ella Coney: From Welfare to Millionaire

Ella Coney: From Welfare to Millionaire

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Reporters' Roundtable: Nevada Caucuses

Reporters' Roundtable: Nevada Caucuses

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South Carolina Sneak Peak

South Carolina Sneak Peak

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Writing About Michelle Obama

Writing About Michelle Obama

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Radio Show Host Sets the Stage for South Carolina

Radio Show Host Sets the Stage for South Carolina

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