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Wednesday, June 05, 2013  South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. says it will close two coal-powered generating stations near Walterboro by the end of the year.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  An An Alaska-based soldier from South Carolina will serve nearly 12 years in a military prison and be dishonorably discharged after killing a fellow soldier on Christmas morning.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The Senate Finance Subcommittee met with Clemson University leaders to discuss the Clemson Enterprise Act. If passed, the resolution will create a new Enterprise Division at Clemson that will ease regulatory and procurement restrictions.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  A group appointed by Gov. Nikki Haley to review South Carolina regulations and recommend changes is holding its first meeting.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Georgia lawmakers have approved legislation cracking down on so-called pill mills that have become popular after other Southern states drove the pain clinics out.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Faith groups across the nation are zoning in on gun violence this weekend. A coalition of nearly 50 denominations and faith-based organizations is leading the national Gun Violence Prevention Sabbath Weekend.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley has announced appointees to a group she's asked to review regulations in South Carolina and recommend those to throw out or change.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  As organic foods become more popular, some wonder if they are really better for you or if it's all hype. And the question remains: Just what makes a food organic anyway?

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Veterinarians and animal rescue organizations are generally on the same page when it comes to helping animals, but a newly proposed bill has the groups on opposing sides.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley says South Carolina needs to get rid of government regulations that hamper businesses.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  The Army says a soldier stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage has been charged in the Christmas morning shooting death of another soldier at the military base.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  The trade show is focusing on new products and services and is closed to the public.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley has told the federal government South Carolina won't set up a state health exchange, saying President Obama's re-election did not change her stance.

Monday, October 15, 2012  An E.coli outbreak at a fair in North Carolina has South Carolina State Fair goers on guard when it comes to what they eat while participating in the fun fall activity.

Friday, August 24, 2012  The state Department of Education says the Beaufort County School District violated federal rules for treatment of disabled students.