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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  It’s a lawsuit that is raising some eyebrows across South Carolina. The state is being sued after being accused of performing an unnecessary sex change surgery.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  Dozens of South Carolinians held a memorial service at the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division's headquarters for a family of Canadian Geese killed by SLED agents in April.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  High school students would no longer have to pass South Carolina's exit exam to earn a diploma under a bill passed by the House.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Animal advocates from throughout the state gathered in Columbia Wednesday to lobby for animal protection legislation.

Monday, April 08, 2013  In a country where at least a third of households have firearms, it's hard to impose stricter arms rules without support from gun owners.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The federal Education Department has approved Superintendent Mick Zais' plan for evaluating teachers and principals in South Carolina.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Testing students' readiness for first grade and requiring prescriptions for meth-making medicines are among the recommendations of a committee that advocates for South Carolina's children.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Gun victims' families, others take opposing sides at latest Senate hearing on firearms curbs

Monday, February 11, 2013  Although there are more bicycles than ever on Hilton Head Island, the number of accidents involving bikes was down last year.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Advocates for expanding Medicaid say if legislators do not act, hundreds of thousands of poor South Carolinians will be left without health care coverage.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Lawmakers insist they've fast-tracked a government restructuring bill, even as Gov. Nikki Haley criticizes what she calls a stalling tactic.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  President Barack Obama's proposed ban on new assault weapons and large-capacity magazines struck a nerve among rural lawmen and lawmakers.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Several lawmakers said Sunday that it was time to take a deeper look into the recent spate of mass shootings and what can be done to prevent them in the future.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Exultant gun rights advocates, who long have argued that the Illinois ban violates the Second Amendment, are celebrating the ruling.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Several organizations are trying to convince South Carolina lawmakers to expand Medicaid rolls in the state despite objections from Gov. Nikki Haley.