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- ↑ "Hager appointed to S.C. Education Oversight Committee". Walterboro Live. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
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- ↑ De Witt, Michael (1 April 2020). "Local elections draw out rivals". Bluffton Today. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
- ↑ De Witt Jr., Michael M. (11 October 2022). "Candidates discuss issues, $25M referendum, during HC Chamber forum". Bluffton Today. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
- ↑ Christian, Matthew (9 November 2022). "'Guarantee' S.C. GOP Chair made in Aiken comes true, Republicans gain seats in S.C. House". Aiken Standard. Retrieved 14 May 2023.