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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Federal authorities are investigating a factory that supplies parts to nuclear power plants under construction in the Southeast over allegations that employees broke quality control rules and falsified records.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  The Republican governors of Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina are appealing to the Obama administration's choice for interior secretary to open up waters off their states' coasts to gas and oil exploration.

Friday, December 14, 2012  A gun like those used by Confederates in the final months defending Fort Sumter is again back on the ramparts of the Charleston fort.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  BP agrees to plead guilty and pay a record $4.5 billion over Gulf spill; 3 employees charged

Friday, June 29, 2012  State lawmakers are behind closed doors to consider whether South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley illegally lobbied while a member of the House.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  South Carolina's Governor faces allegations she engaged in illegal lobbying while a member of the House.

Friday, June 15, 2012  Stephen Baldwin awarded nothing in lawsuit against Kevin Costner over lucrative BP contract

Friday, April 20, 2012  FDA says no risk from Gulf seafood amid environmental worry over sick fish at oil spill site

Sunday, February 19, 2012  Columbia firefighters have reopened a section of Blossom Street, after a gas spill Sunday afternoon.

Saturday, December 03, 2011  South Carolina senators are subpoenaing four members of Gov. Nikki Haley's staff to answer questions about a water quality permit to dredge the Savannah River. Haley says the staffers will testify before the panel.

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  Oil spill defendants want to keep investigations blaming them for disaster out of civil trial

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  Senate Democrats have different idea on paying for Obama's jobs bill; White House open to it

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  New evidence cites more BP oil spill mistakes as panel prepares to release its report

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  'Treasonous' to print money? Days into the presidential race, Perry's not holding his tongue

Thursday, April 21, 2011  Lengthy court battle looms over oil spill disaster; BP, rig owner, others look to lay blame