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Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Nearly 400 workers who received layoff notices from the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce can apply for jobs within the restructured agency.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Scientists say a record number of sea turtle nests have been found along the South Carolina coast.

Monday, January 21, 2013  One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting late Saturday night.

Monday, January 07, 2013  The small town of Lake City is accepting entries for a big art festival.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Former Gamecocks Prepare To Compete At London Olympics Lashinda Demus & Jason Richardson hit the track as individuals at the start of the week

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  The former director of a nonprofit organization in Spartanburg has been accused of taking more than $40,000 for her own use.

Friday, June 08, 2012  About 100 members of the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing are on their way to Afghanistan.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  The South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person died in a wreck as the remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl moved across the state.

Thursday, April 12, 2012  Supplemental insurance company Aflac plans to add 400 workers to its Columbia operation.

Friday, January 27, 2012  Sheriff Leon Lott releases the latest pictures of Christine Ludwig in hopes of being able to locating her and asks for the community’s assistance in locating a missing person.

Monday, November 14, 2011  Two Charleston County School Board members say the board should get a raise - a 2,400 percent increase to be exact.

Thursday, February 24, 2011  Toyota Motor Corp. recalled 2.17 million vehicles in the United States on Thursday to address accelerator pedals that could become entrapped in floor mats or jammed in driver's side carpeting.

Sunday, August 29, 2010  Updated with video: A volcano in western Indonesia spewed hot lava and sand high into the sky early Sunday in its first eruption in 400 years

Wednesday, April 14, 2010  Story update with more photos. CAUTION: Some image content is graphic.

Saturday, November 21, 2009  A man is dead after a fatal crash at the 400 block of Pickens Street.