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Friday, April 12, 2013  BBC faces Thatcher dilemma as opponents push 'Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead' to top of charts

Sunday, March 03, 2013  The House Ways and Means spending plan for 2013-14 calls for hiring 25 agents to supervise parolees, 10 natural resource officers and 15 people at the State Law Enforcement Division

Thursday, February 28, 2013  State police have officially begun investigating an ethics complaint against House Speaker Bobby Harrell.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Haile Gold Mine was purchased by Romarko Minerals in 2007 after being shut down since the 1990s. As Romarko plans to reopen it on the largest scale yet, many in Kershaw are hoping this is just the beginning of new growth for a struggling community.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  The S.C. Department of Agriculture is asking legislators for $14.4 million to own a bigger share of the State Farmers Market.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  AT&T says it's reached a deal to buy Alltel U.S. wireless operations for about $780 million to boost its spectrum in rural areas.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says the shooting rampage at a Connecticut elementary school should prompt discussions about mental health treatment, not anti-gun laws.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Several organizations are trying to convince South Carolina lawmakers to expand Medicaid rolls in the state despite objections from Gov. Nikki Haley.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says the state's $15 billion tourism industry is reaching new levels.

Friday, October 05, 2012  US unemployment rate falls to 7.8 pct., lowest since 2009, giving Obama a potential boost

Thursday, September 13, 2012  A program aiming to bring more money to the Palmetto State is giving local leaders new ideas for tourism.

Monday, September 10, 2012  After a strong showing at their respective natiional conventions, Democrats and Republicans are moving forward in their race for the White House

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Businesses right down the street from the Republican National Convention are losing money.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Big hit or big bust?   Some area businesses in Tampa say the convention is costing them.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  50,000 additional people have made their way to Tampa. How are they embracing it?