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Today at 2:40 PM  A new television ad criticizes U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham for his support of a costly program to turn weapons-grade plutonium into commercial nuclear reactor fuel.

Today at 11:45 AM  Lt. Col. Michael Standish is taking over Army recruiting operations in South Carolina, western North Carolina and eastern Georgia.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Study: Media coverage has more pro than con views on same-sex marriage as court took arguments

Sunday, June 16, 2013  A group of South Carolina mothers is sending Father's Day gifts to the state's congressman, urging them to support gun control legislation.

Monday, June 10, 2013  The body of a 12-year-old child has been found in the water near a dock at Johns Island in Charleston County.

Monday, June 03, 2013  A company that makes parts for airplanes is moving its manufacturing plant to Georgetown County.

Monday, June 03, 2013  South Carolina's legislators have passed more than 40 measures into law this year, with highlights providing incentives to Boeing, allowing for legal raffles and helping prevent the mentally ill from buying guns.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Boeing says it will create new aircraft-design centers in Washington state, South Carolina and California.

Friday, May 31, 2013  A half-dozen congressmen from the Carolinas and Virginia are urging Interior Secretary Sally Jewel to use "extreme caution" when considering any proposals for oil and gas exploration in Atlantic waters.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  The South Carolina state task force formed to support its military bases is hearing concerns that automatic Pentagon spending cuts are hurting the readiness of military forces in the state.

Monday, May 27, 2013  A Memorial Day observance at the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum on Charleston Harbor won't have a speaker.

Sunday, May 26, 2013  For those looking to show support for the military this Memorial Day weekend, the founder of Operation Thank You says it is as easy as sending a letter.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Duke Energy is airing the deals the country's largest electric company has made with local groups to gain South Carolina support for a new dams operating license

Friday, May 17, 2013  About 1,500 members of the South Carolina Army National Guard are taking part in five days of training involving potential responses to a natural disaster.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  People got some extra incentive to get fit Wednesday while also helping out homeless veterans.