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Wednesday, March 20, 2013  AP-NORC Center survey shows high pessimism among low-wage workers despite job gains

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Civil liberties groups say federal voter protections are still needed in South Carolina.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  The state's NAACP is concerned about another potential voting controversy.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  The state Board of Nursing is allowing some upper-level nursing students at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg to retake a pharmacology course and tests to move ahead in the program.

Monday, April 02, 2012  The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People wants to get involved in a federal lawsuit over South Carolina's voter ID law.

Friday, December 10, 2010  The president of the state's chapter of the civil rights organization made the announcement Friday about a Dec. 20 protest and march outside the planned Secession Gala in Charleston.

Tuesday, January 05, 2010  South Carolina State University has announced the hiring of Anthony Holloman as Vice President of Institutional Advancement.