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Thursday, May 30, 2013  South Carolina retirees say they have a right to know how a settlement between the treasurer's office and the Bank of New York affects the trust fund that pays their pensions.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  South Carolina's unemployment agency is making a $144 million early payment toward its debt to the federal government, helping to reduce businesses' insurance taxes.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  South Carolina State University trustees have offered new president Thomas Elzey a salary of $330,000 a year, but several trustees say that is too much money.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Here is your Good Day Columbia GDC Morning WACH for May 20, 2013

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Furman University's president is leaving after less than three years in office.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  After years of growing financial and ethical issues at South Carolina State University, state lawmakers voted to removed four members from the school's Board of Trustees; including Chairman Dr. Walter Tobin.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Two former Gaston town officials have been sentenced to prison for misusing public funds.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Tonight, the Midland's longest running gallery crawl is going to get started with the 22nd annual Artista Vista in downtown Columbia.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Clemson University has named the committee which will search for the school's new president.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  South Carolina State University has chosen its new president.

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.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Clemson President Jim Barker is going back to being an architecture professor after 14 years leading the school.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  A Lexington County businessman is accused of stealing nearly $30,000 from the company which he served as Vice President.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Boxes of pinwheels made their way to the front lawn of Spring Valley High School Thursday afternoon as part of an initiative to raise awareness for child abuse and negle

Friday, March 22, 2013  The governor welcomed SCSU board members to the state house Friday; hoping to find a solution to help the school recover from many controversies over the last two years.