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Yesterday at 5:09 PM  The annual South Carolina Book Festival continued Saturday.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Australian politician sorry he accidentally 'liked' Facebook photo of prankster exposing self

Thursday, May 02, 2013  The Senate Ethics Committee has accused state Sen. Robert Ford of intentionally altering documents as the legislative panel reviewed his campaign records.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Facebook says independent audit following FTC settlement found privacy practices sufficient

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The attorney for Sen. Robert Ford says the ethics charges against the 64-year-old Charleston Democrat stem from bookkeeping errors.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Harvest Hope Food Bank has joined a national social media campaign and is hosting a local food drive to help with donation levels.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  More than 2,000 people took part in a Read-In at the South Carolina Statehouse Thursday.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The U.S. Attorney's office said Booker T. Vanderhorst, 65, of Charleston was indicted on Sex Trafficking of Children and Use of Interstate Commerce to Promote Unlawful Activity

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  State Sen. Vince Sheheen appears to be running for governor of South Carolina again.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Police in Beaufort are investigating a report from a woman who says she was passing through town and left her purse at a restaurant with her money -- a lot of money -- inside it.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Dozens say they are concerned about not receiving money owed to them.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Facebook barges into Google's Android smartphone turf with Home application

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Eyes on Facebook mobile event as social network evolves from Web-based roots

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  The Blue Cactus Cafe in Five Points is closed temporarily.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The trial for the man accused of killing two people at a home in an upscale Irmo neighborhood last April has be set for the week of May 6.