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Looming federal spending cuts could hit SC hard
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Rob Starkey
Posted: 02.25.2013 at 7:33 PM
Updated: 02.27.2013 at 11:25 AM
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"It really does seem like a washington game arguing about who idea was this and why is it going to happen. At the end of the day were talking about real people," said Tompkins.
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March 1 is almost here, and automatic federal spending cuts could hit South Carolina hard.
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Senior hunger target of auto maker, Lt. Gov. McConnell
Thursday, May 16, 2013
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell, the state's future leaders and the Honda Motor Co. are targeting hunger among the state's senior citizens.
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Camden motorcyclist killed in crash while fleeing deputies
Monday, May 13, 2013
Authorities say a motorcyclist traveling at speeds of more than 100 mph died in a crash near Camden as he fled Kershaw County deputies.
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Ex-Pentagon chief Gates addressing USC graduates
Friday, May 10, 2013
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates addressed graduates of the University of South Carolina Friday.
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Number of college grads making minimum wage up by 70%
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Getting a good job after college could be harder than college itself. There were 284,000 college graduates working for minimum wage in the past year, according to the Labor Department.
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Cleveland discovery gives hope amid search for those missing in Columbia
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
The discovery of three women who were missing for a decade in Cleveland has reignited hope for those with missing loved ones in the Capital City.
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Sumter teen saves toddler brother from near-drowning
Monday, May 06, 2013
Brotherly love: Thanks to the quick actions of a Sumter teen, his younger brother is still alive today.
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SC's Fort Jackson hosts weekend Special Olympics
Friday, May 03, 2013
Fort Jackson is playing host to two days of Special Olympics competition in swimming, softball and bowling.
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RCSD surprises retired chaplain, giving him 'Chaplain Emeritus' title
Thursday, May 02, 2013
A long-time Richland County chaplain got a surprise retirement party Thursday at the Sheriff's Dept.
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And the 2013 teacher of the year is...
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Pickens Elementary School is proud this morning, as one of their own has been named South Carolina Teacher of the Year.
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SC State trustees won't reveal new leader's salary
Saturday, April 27, 2013
South Carolina State University trustees have approved the salary for its new president.
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Prom Promise shows graphic reenactment of drunk driving crash
Friday, April 19, 2013
A simulated drunk driving crash at Ridge View High School was not a pretty sight Friday, but organizers say it was necessary to drive home their lesson -- don't drink and drive on prom night.
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