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Tuesday, April 16, 2013  A joint South Carolina-Georgia shipping terminal on the Savannah River is expected to cost about $3.3 billion, which is less than earlier projections.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A state Senate committee has passed a bill that would allow parents to send their children to public school outside of their school district.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Charleston Mayor Joe Riley is one of 30 mayors from around the nation appearing in a new ad calling on Congress to take action to prevent gun violence.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  President Obama was to announce the measures Wednesday at a White House event that will bring together law enforcement officials, lawmakers and children who wrote the president about gun violence.

Monday, September 03, 2012  College students from across North Carolina will arrive in Charlotte by the busload. Same with members of predominantly black churches in neighboring South Carolina.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  A Mohawk Industries textile plant in Calhoun Falls is closing, with its 193 workers losing their jobs.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  A metal component maker is expanding its plant in Sumter and will add 60 new jobs.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  An automotive parts manufacturer is hoping to create 80 new jobs as part of an expansion in Greenville County.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  The two-state board working to develop a $5 billion container ship terminal on the Savannah River will study capacity and navigation issues on the waterway. The board is working to develop a joint terminal on the South Carolina side of the river just downstream from the city of Savannah.

Thursday, July 30, 2009  The Army's top general is giving a South Carolina post the once-over to see if it is ready to take on more trainees.