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Wednesday, June 27, 2012  The University of South Carolina has received authorization to borrow $13 million to outfit more research space at its high-tech hub that Gov. Nikki Haley has referred to as a big mess.

Saturday, April 14, 2012  We've got a jam packed arts calander this weekend in the Midlands.

Sunday, October 30, 2011  The University of South Carolina has spent $4 million in the last three years to cover deficits on a pair of underused parking structures and it could be six years before they break even.

Monday, April 18, 2011  Former USC President Dr. Andrew Sorensen died unexpectedly Sunday in Ohio.

Friday, March 11, 2011  Officials say South Carolina is making a name for itself in the hydrogen and fuel cell industry.

Thursday, January 06, 2011  A California company plans to open a solar cell manufacturing plant in the Midlands that will hire 60 people initially.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010  It’s full speed ahead for alternative energy development in the Capital City.

Friday, May 14, 2010  The University of South Carolina has agreed to pay nearly $900,000 to two developers it fired because of problems with the school's research campus.

Friday, February 05, 2010  Innovista has its share of both supporters and critics.

Thursday, February 04, 2010  Columbia City Council approves a $150 million tax bond for expanding Innovista.

Friday, January 29, 2010  The University of South Carolina has chosen a former pharmaceutical executive to direct its new research campus in Columbia.

Thursday, January 28, 2010  Delivering a heartfelt message, Columbia Mayor Bob Coble gave his final State of the City Address.

Wednesday, September 09, 2009  The director of the University of South Carolina's new research campus is quitting.

Monday, August 31, 2009  In 2005, usc and the city of columbia rolled out an elaborate plan to build a centerpiece for both the university and the capital city.  Innovista--- a research, residential, and retail district designed to create thousands of jobs and pump hundreds of millions of dollars into the local economy.  Four years later, the development is taking shape but its far from finished.

Wednesday, August 05, 2009  The University of South Carolina has fired the Detroit-based developer hired to construct part of its public-private partnership aimed at nurturing high-tech companies.