12/1: Weakened Sanford pushes ahead despite cloud

Statehouse Report: Brack: Weakened Sanford pushes ahead despite cloud

"On the day newspaper headlines screamed that the state Ethics Commission accused Gov. Mark Sanford of 37 violations, the governor's sense of humor remained intact. When asked how he would like his terms as governor to be remembered, he said, “Better than today.”

"Then during another of his Rotary Club apology tours across the state, Sanford paused 9 seconds to consider the question."

Also in the South:

ALABAMA: Despite court ruling, casinos plan to reopen

ARKANSAS: Study shows Southern-born people have higher risk of dying of stroke

FLORIDA: Editorial: Shifting sands (on private property owners and beach rights)

GEORGIA: State homebuyer tax credit expires

KENTUCKY: Charities struggling more than ever in Kentucky

LOUISIANA: State's delegates to support 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan

MISSISSIPPI: Lawmakers from Mississippi to work on efficiencies in next legislative session

NORTH CAROLINA: 50 new state laws include ban on texting while driving

TENNESSEE: GOP leadership tries to block House Speaker from rejoining party

VIRGINIA: Editorial: I-81 in Virginia a great road to avoid

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