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Monday, May 13, 2013  The Senate's 2013-14 budget could buy $15 million worth of new school buses for South Carolina's aging fleet.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Investigators say they have arrested an Orangeburg man who stole money from his grandmother, along with her electric wheelchair.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Let's Talk: Survey finds moms lead in discussing family financial matters, dads take back seat

Friday, May 03, 2013  The Senate Finance Committee has approved a budget proposal that expands full-day 4-year-old kindergarten, gives state workers a slight raise, and puts more troopers on the highways.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  The Senate Finance Committee has refused to expand Medicaid eligibility to more poor adults as part of the state budget.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  A bill that would have put a psychologist in every South Carolina school has evolved into the creation of another study committee.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  A South Carolina group that advocates for veterans is holding a rally on the Statehouse steps to push for better health care, benefits and recognition for those with military service.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Columbia native and former FBI Analyst Larry Sypolt has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Indy Grits has quickly and quietly become the coolest event in our famously hot city.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  A Sumter man has been accused of causing the death of his bed-ridden wife by neglecting her.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Georgetown County deputies say an officer shot a dog because he feared for the safety of people in Andrews.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  It has been a busy week at the Springdale Race Course, as the finishing touches are underway for the 81st Carolina Cup.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  A new study has ranked Beaufort County as the healthiest place in South Carolina.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  The South Carolina House has rejected attempts by Democrats to temporarily extend Medicaid eligibility to hundreds of thousands of poor adults.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  An apartment fire has left 16 people without a home.