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Monday, May 13, 2013  James Holmes asking judge to change plea to insanity

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a bill that supporters say could expand the film industry in South Carolina.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Travelers wouldn't pay additional taxes for spa treatments and other conveniences that can be added to hotel bills under a bill approved by the House.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Hollywood yielding to China's box-office clout by removing some content, filming alternatives

Sunday, April 14, 2013  In 1947, nothing said America like baseball, apple pie, and segregation. That is, until Jack Roosevelt Robinson stepped up to the plate and knocked the leather off of some dusty white balls.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Indy Grits has quickly and quietly become the coolest event in our famously hot city.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  China pulls 'Django Unchained' from theaters on opening day, citing 'technical problem'

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Travelers wouldn't pay additional taxes for room service, spa treatments and other conveniences that can be added to hotel bills under a proposal advanced by a South Carolina House panel.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Ebert was not just a critic to filmmakers, but a part of Hollywood itself

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  As beaches across the country get ready for college kids to take holiday vacation, this movie came out just in time to remind the rest of us to head for the hills. There are few things in life more annoying than a loud crowd of college drunkards. The movie Spring Breakers turned out to be one of those things.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Caveman comedy 'The Croods' catches fire with audiences, opens at No. 1 with $44.7 million

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The first day of Spring often symbolizes freshness, light, warmth and rebirth. This year we have another reason to feel those delicious sensations of pleasure... it's the first International Day of Happiness.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  When Colorado's Democratic governor made known that he plans to ratchet back gun rights Wednesday by signing two limits into law, Republicans and gun-rights supporters gasped.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The historic Beaufort home seen by movie audiences in the films "The Big Chill" and "The Great Santini" is for sale.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Judge enters not guilty plea on behalf of Holmes in deadly Colorado theater shooting