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Thursday, June 13, 2013  Port Royal has decided on an alternative to a jellyfish operation at the town docks.

Friday, May 31, 2013  South Carolina emergency officials say the 911 system is running again in eight counties that lost their emergency phone lines.

Friday, May 31, 2013  A half-dozen congressmen from the Carolinas and Virginia are urging Interior Secretary Sally Jewel to use "extreme caution" when considering any proposals for oil and gas exploration in Atlantic waters.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  While athletes suffer from traumatic forms of the injury, for many others age is to blame for torn rotator cuffs.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  A Revenue Department ruling has prompted the cancellation of a charity alcohol sampling event in Myrtle Beach.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The governor's decision would hinge on whether the bill includes provisions enabling the governor to suspend the program if the federal government decides to prosecute state employees who administer it.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Allergy season is upon us, and some are turning to alternative medicine for relief.

Monday, March 25, 2013  California farmers team up to build bio-refinery that will convert sugar beets to ethanol

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The only emergency room doctor in South Carolina's Legislature says frustration over the refusal by Republicans to accept Medicaid expansion led to a flippant comment that was taken out of context.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  A House panel has advanced a bill designed to keep electronic cigarettes out of juvenile's hands.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  House Republicans will lay out their alternative to expanding Medicaid eligibility under the federal health care law.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Charleston area residents are divided on plans to extend Interstate 526 to Johns Island and James Island.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  The hippest thing you can do this Thanksgiving is to include locally grown, whole produce on your menu.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  A group that promotes the use of alternative fuels is taking part in an event at the University of South Carolina. The Palmetto State Clean Fuels Coalition is holding its National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day Odyssey on Wednesday outside the Russell House at the university's Columbia campus. The event is one of more than 160 being held across the country.

Saturday, July 28, 2012  This summer's drought and sweltering heat have been hard on corn crops, and researchers at Clemson University are looking at alternative foods for the country's cattle. While a smaller supply of corn from the Midwest is proving to be a boom for South Carolina farmers.