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Thursday, June 06, 2013  A 28-year-old Democratic state House member from Denmark is considering a run for lieutenant governor next year.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Numerous witnesses testified Monday about Bryan Capnerhurst, one of two people the state believes Brett Parker shot and killed at his Ascot Estates home in April 2012.

Friday, April 12, 2013  A few University of South Carolina students are proving they have the complete package: body and brains.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Under-served middle schoolers spent their Thursday learning the importance of science, technology, engineering and math at the Columbia Urban League's third annual Youth STEM Expo.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley and officials from the state Department of Commerce are talking about ways to foster economic development in rural areas.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Nearly two dozen South Carolina schools and nonprofits statewide are receiving a total of $1.8 million in federal grants to provide students with before- and after-school programs.

Friday, January 18, 2013  "The Crash Reel," a documentary about Kevin Pearce's return from his life-altering accident, is set to premiere Friday night at the Sundance Film Festival.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Two North Carolina school districts and one in South Carolina are among 16 nationwide to land federal funds in the first time competitive federal Race to the Top grants have gone directly to local school leaders.

Friday, December 07, 2012  An American Medical Association analysis finds South Carolina has one of the country's least competitive health insurance markets.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  South Carolina's state parks are on target to become self-supporting after a year in which they generated a record $21 million in revenue.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  USADA lays out Armstrong evidence with more than 200 pages, 26 witnesses

Thursday, September 13, 2012  A medical supply company is closing its plant in Oconee County, eliminating nearly 600 jobs.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  Some Midlands dancers are dancing there way to the top.

Saturday, March 10, 2012  The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden hosted the annual March for Meals 5K run/walk supporting the Meals on Wheels program, which delivers over 105,000 meals to seniors in the Midlands each year

Thursday, March 24, 2011  The chairman and CEO of General Electric, Jeffrey Immelt, is visiting South Carolina.