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Monday, March 18, 2013  Some South Carolina residents are upset about sewage from Charlotte.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  State environmental regulators have issued a permit for a $35 million cruise passenger terminal in Charleston.

Friday, November 30, 2012  Republican Rep. Nathan Ballentine has become the first member of the Richland County legislative delegation to call for the firing of the county's election director.

Monday, October 08, 2012  Citizens packed room 308 in the Gressette Building Monday night to voice their concerns for the children South Carolina.

Monday, September 03, 2012  Federal officials are meeting to discuss mixed-oxide fuel at an old nuclear weapons site in South Carolina

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Both sides ready their arguments for public hearing over proposed New York City ban on big sugary drinks

Friday, June 29, 2012  State lawmakers are behind closed doors to consider whether South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley illegally lobbied while a member of the House.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  South Carolina's Governor faces allegations she engaged in illegal lobbying while a member of the House.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  South Carolina's House Ethics panel is holding a public hearing over allegations Gov. Nikki Haley engaged in illegal lobbying while a member of the South Carolina House.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  Supporters say a penny sales tax will help fund infastructure projects and the CMRTA transit system.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  The House Ethics Committee is meeting behind closed doors to discuss how to proceed with its investigation into Gov. Nikki Haley, a week after voting to reopen a complaint.

Friday, April 20, 2012  Federal regulators want to know if, and where, leases for drilling oil and natural gas should be issued along the mid- and south Atlantic coast.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  State regulators have scheduled a public hearing on one of the more heated issues in Charleston - the year-round cruise industry.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  A state lawmaker is planning a public hearing to talk about issues at South Carolina State University.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  Dozens of Midlands residents jammed a public hearing Monday night in Columbia to voice their concerns to state officials about an increase of convicted sexual predators being housed at a facility in their community.