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    In Nikki Haley's hometown, support is strong. But that doesn't mean she'll win

    Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is struggling in her home state's Republican primary polls, but residents say she has broad support in her hometown of Bamberg.
    by Sarah McCammon Feb 24, 2024 3 minutes
    Paula Dyches stands in the construction site that her diner, Rusty & Paula's Restaurant, has become after a tornado tore through the small town of Bamberg, S.C., which is also Nikki Haley's hometown.

    Nikki Haley is struggling to find widespread support in her home state ahead of the Republican primary on Feb. 24.

    But in her hometown of Bamberg, South Carolina, they're a little more enthusiastic.

    "She always found this was her home," said Paula Dyches, owner of Rusty & Paula's Restaurant, on the main drag through Bamberg.

    The diner is often a hub for local activity, hosting events for politicians including Haley in the that tore through in January.

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