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Thursday, May 23, 2013  Low gas prices are expected to mean more driving for South Carolinians over the Memorial Day weekend.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  High crop prices entice farmers to expand planting into old golf courses, wildlife preserves

Monday, May 20, 2013  A 50-year-old man fishing in a Greenwood pond has drowned after he fell out of a boat.

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

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Federal regulators say a project to turn weapons-grade plutonium into commercial nuclear reactor fuel is making good progress despite being billions of dollars over its original projected price tag.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  A House panel has effectively rejected two proposals to increase South Carolina's gas tax to pay for road construction.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Two former executives of a company that reconditioned football helmets and other gear are scheduled in court in New Jersey on charges of swindling dozens of schools in 12 states.

Friday, March 29, 2013  The Obama administration is unveiling a plan to clean up gasoline and automobile emissions.

Friday, March 29, 2013  A drop in gasoline prices may mean more travel in South Carolina during the Easter holiday weekend.

Monday, March 25, 2013  The state Department of Education is recognizing 662 of South Carolina's public schools for student achievement.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  US mink farms grow as Chinese consumers' demand for fur coats sends pelt prices skyrocketing

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The price tag for a South Carolina project intended to turn weapons-grade plutonium into fuel for nuclear reactors has risen by nearly $3 billion.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Gas prices have been on  the rise for the last two months, and for someone who runs their business on wheels there are headaches that go beyond the tank.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  There is finally some relief for people feeling the pain at the pump.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Gas prices are up 68 cents nationwide since Christmas. That means the average driver has to shell out an additional $361 dollars per year in gas, according to the EPA.