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Today at 6:20 AM  In survey, economists say consumers are poised to boost spending, offset government cuts

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The cost of driving in South Carolina is down for the first time in four years.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Richland County Sheriff Deputies are investigating an overnight robbery and shooting.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  US is halfway toward Obama's 5-year goal of doubling exports but likely to fall a bit short

Saturday, March 30, 2013  The Springdale Race Course hosted one of South Carolina's longest running traditions with the 81st annual Carolina Cup.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Persistently poor rural areas of South Carolina can expect a helping hand from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture.

Sunday, March 24, 2013  The former candidate for governor was at Books on Broad in Camden Sunday; signing copies of his new book The Right Way: Getting the Palmetto State back on track.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Business leaders, Republicans and religious groups in favor of overhauling immigration laws are announcing a new focus on South Carolina, where a key Senate supporter, Republican Lindsey Graham, is up for re-election.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Wall Street saw another bullish day with all three major indexes closing in the green. The blue chips continued a record setting performance, closing at an all-time high for a third straight day.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Meals On Wheels, which delivers meals to senior citizens, is one program that would see substantial cuts.

Friday, March 01, 2013  The state exported nearly $25.3 billion in goods in 2012.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  The results of the latest Winthrop Poll were released early Wednesday morning.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Boeing says its top priority this year is to fix the battery problems that grounded its 787.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is asking legislators in her third State of the State address to overhaul public school funding, improve the state's crumbling roads, and make prisons a safer place for the guards who oversee the most violent offenders.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The calendar may say 2013, but the companies, jobs, and money continue to come in to the Palmetto State.