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Sunday, April 21, 2013  A toll road south of Greenville is closing for three days for the taping of a television show.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Michigan judge holds self in contempt, pays $25 fine after his smartphone disrupts hearing

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Updated with video: Next up for gay marriage: Supreme Court hears challenge to federal Defense of Marriage Act

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Supreme Court takes up California gay marriage case as public opinion swings in favor of it

Friday, February 15, 2013  Planned 'traditional' prom barring gays raises questions about tolerance in small Indiana city

Thursday, January 03, 2013  A Sumter newspaper reported Thursday that U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie recently granted motions to dismiss Terry Land's lawsuit against Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis, State Law Enforcement Division Chief Mark Keel and the state of South Carolina.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Maine, Maryland back same-sex marriage in historic votes; Washington, Colorado OK legal pot

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  Dallas suburb that's pushed to ban illegal immigrant renters has new court hearing Wednesday

Monday, August 13, 2012  The first study of its kind suggests that strict laws restricting junk food sales in schools may actually be working.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  "Bath salts" ban could curb use of some legal drugs linked to violent behavior, but not all

Thursday, June 14, 2012  Updated with a poll: Here are 5 reasons why gay marriage supporters believe they can end losing streak in 2012

Thursday, May 31, 2012  The legislation would have made it a federal crime to perform or force a woman to undergo a sex-based abortion.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  Legislation to eliminate the law's language that prohibits gay marriage is pending, but a vote isn't expected.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  North Carolina in the national spotlight as voters weigh in on gay marriage ban in state's constitution

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  A state Senate panel has approved a bill that would ban drivers from calling, texting or reading electronic messages in South Carolina's work or school zones.