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Thursday, June 13, 2013  The Southern Baptist Convention tackled topics at its annual meeting this week that seemed to show a concern for a broadening array of social issues. Those included human trafficking and the country's high rate of incarceration.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The Southern Baptist Convention has approved a resolution opposing the Boy Scouts of America's new policy allowing gay Scouts.

Monday, June 10, 2013  The Southern Baptist Convention is gathering in Houston for its annual meeting at a time when the denomination is contemplating a different cultural and political climate than a decade ago.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The powerful gun rights lobby gathers in Houston this weekend for its annual convention and organizers anticipate a rollicking, Texas-sized party.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Cotton growers from across South Carolina are heading to Orangeburg to discuss their crops. Clemson Extension and the S.C. Cotton Board are hosting the S.C. Cotton Growers Annual Meeting on Tuesday in Orangeburg.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  At the end of the day Wednesday, the presidency of the Southern Baptist Convention will pass to an African American pastor for the first time.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  Marketing specialty foods is the focus of this year's meeting of the South Carolina Specialty Foods Association.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008  The South Carolina Baptist Convention will hold the 2009 annual meeting on November 11 and 12.