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Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Authorities with the FBI in South Carolina are taking part in a program to celebrate Black History Month.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  A federal prosecutor in South Carolina is the recipient of a community leadership award from the FBI.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Federal authorities have arrested several dozen people as part of a multi-year investigation into a gang in South Carolina.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  A Senate committee has whittled down a bill enabling residents to use gold and silver coins as currency.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  A historic mine in Lancaster County is being revived by a new search for gold.

Thursday, October 20, 2011  Sen. David Thomas of Greenville says the bill would dramatically limit the importation and sale of non-indigenous animals in South Carolina.  The Palmetto State is currently one of 12 states without limitation on exotic creatures.

Thursday, May 12, 2011  South Carolina lawmakers are proposing a bill that would give the state another form of legal tender.  Sen. David Thomas, a Republican from Greenville, wants to make gold and silver coins another option in the Palmetto State.  Lawmakers are calling it the Sound Money Legislation.

Friday, January 08, 2010  The proposed bill would require residents to pass a drug test to receive unemployment benefits and would cut off those who test positive.

Thursday, August 27, 2009  Governor Mark Sanford says an Greenville lawmaker shouldn't single him out by investigating his travel arrangements.