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Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Community leaders will take time to read to third grade students in Richland School District One on Thursday.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Business leaders, Republicans and religious groups in favor of overhauling immigration laws are announcing a new focus on South Carolina, where a key Senate supporter, Republican Lindsey Graham, is up for re-election.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  South Carolina business leaders are meeting with scholars and trade experts on China to discuss how to build communication and stronger business ties between the two cultures.

Monday, December 10, 2012  South Carolina's education oversight panel recommends that legislators spend more on programs designed to draw high school students into teaching and fill slots in the state's neediest schools.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley is speaking about business to business leaders from across South Carolina.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012 

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  State political and business leaders gathered Tuesday for the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Amazon Fulfillment Center in West Columbia.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says no deals have been signed during her meetings at an international air show, but she says the sessions are vital for attracting new business to the Palmetto State.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is starting a two-day tour of South Carolina to warn leaders that he thinks proposed cuts to military spending will be bad for national security.

Thursday, October 06, 2011  Story updated with new video added.

Thursday, February 10, 2011  Columbia Opportunity Resource launches its “Give 11 in 2011” campaign.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010  Creating green jobs in South Carolina was the topic of a round table discussion at the Capital City Club Tuesday.

Friday, January 22, 2010  A number of business groups have joined those who oppose giving South Carolina's governor direct control of the health agency.