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Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A state Senate committee has passed a bill that would allow parents to send their children to public school outside of their school district.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Columbia has rehired its former police chief.

Monday, January 07, 2013  State officials say the number of first-time applicants for a concealed weapons permit in South Carolina nearly tripled in 2012.

Monday, October 08, 2012  Business owners along Decker Boulevard are getting revitalization help.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  Someone collecting unemployment would lose their benefits if they fail or refuse to take an employer's drug test under a bill approved by the South Carolina House.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  Opponents of a bill requiring welfare applicants in South Carolina to pass a drug test say the costly proposal would violate the constitution.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  Resume, references, password: Job seekers get asked in interviews to provide Facebook logins

Tuesday, August 30, 2011  The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority is experiencing a shortfall of around $3 million.

Tuesday, February 01, 2011  Legislators have delayed voting on a measure requiring South Carolina's unemployment agency to use E-verify to check if laid-off workers are in the country legally.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010  Applications for unemployment benefits drop sharply to lowest level since July

Tuesday, October 19, 2010  Military recruiters told to accept gay applicants, as gov't appeals court decision

Tuesday, May 19, 2009  The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking applicants to fill management positions in six local census offices scheduled to open this fall in South Carolina to support 2010 Census operations.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009  In tough job market, volunteering becomes en vogue as nonprofits report spike in applicants.