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Monday, April 15, 2013  Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor says issues involving the separation of church and state are always going to be some of the most difficult issues in the law and there's no quick test for deciding such cases.

Monday, April 08, 2013  United Way of the Midlands, along with the Cooperative Ministry, is offering free tax preparation services.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  South Carolina's adjutant general could be appointed by the governor under legislation approved by the House.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley has announced appointees to a group she's asked to review regulations in South Carolina and recommend those to throw out or change.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Bacteria, drought, heavy crop load: It's been a disappointing year for the citrus crop in Florida

Monday, February 25, 2013  South Carolina's Medicaid agency hopes home visits steer patients away from expensive trips to the emergency room.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Women who live in the Charleston area have access to free breast cancer screenings this week.

Monday, February 11, 2013  South Carolina Republicans say they will hold a debate before the primary for the open 1st District congressional seat.

Friday, February 01, 2013  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is making a stop in McCormick to meet with constituents.

Friday, January 18, 2013  The filing period has opened for those who want to run for South Carolina's vacant 1st Congressional District seat.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  South Carolina native and National Book Award winner Nikky Finney is joining the faculty at the University of South Carolina.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  U.S. shoppers spent cautiously this holiday season, a disappointment for retailers who slashed prices to lure people into stores and now must hope for a post-Christmas burst of spending.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  South Carolina's 1st District Congressional seat is open now that Tim Scott has been appointed as the state's new U.S. senator.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley has chosen Rep. Tim Scott to replace Jim DeMint in the Senate.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to make history with her decision in replacing U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint Monday.