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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The South Carolina Supreme Court has thrown out a lawsuit challenging billions of dollars in sales tax exemptions.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Federal regulators say a project to turn weapons-grade plutonium into commercial nuclear reactor fuel is making good progress despite being billions of dollars over its original projected price tag.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Legislation to provide Boeing $120 million in incentives for its expansion plans in North Charleston could receive final approval next week.

Monday, February 25, 2013  The president of Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is sharing his company's story this week at Bob Jones University.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  The House budget-writing committee has advanced a bill shifting money collected from the state sales tax on cars to road and bridge repair.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  The price tag on a South Carolina project intended to turn weapons-grade plutonium into fuel for nuclear reactors has gone up.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Boeing says its top priority this year is to fix the battery problems that grounded its 787.

Friday, January 25, 2013  The state Department of Transportation estimates needing an additional $1.5 billion yearly over 20 years to bring roads to "good" condition.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  The holiday shopping season is officially under way, and Cyber Monday appears to be one of the biggest online shopping days ever recorded.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  South Carolina officials say the U.S. military community in the state has a nearly $16 billion economic impact through its eight major military bases.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  A new study concludes that a wind farm off the South Carolina coast could mean billions of dollars in wages and thousands of jobs.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  The sharks, stingrays and fish at Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach have welcomed their 15 millionth visitor.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  South Carolina's director of Health and Human Services wants to start talking about how the state will respond to the new federal health care act.