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Monday, August 20, 2012  An environmental group says it has settled a lawsuit accusing South Carolina Electric & Gas of illegally discharging arsenic and other contaminants into a river near Columbia.

Friday, January 13, 2012  An environmental group is suing a South Carolina utility, saying the company broke state law when it discharged arsenic and other contaminants into a river.

Friday, January 07, 2011  Health officials in North Carolina and South Carolina are warning people about eating fish caught in the Catawba River.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010  South Carolina's top prosecutor says the water dispute with North Carolina is over.

Friday, November 12, 2010  South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster says his water dispute with North Carolina is nearing a settlement.

Friday, May 07, 2010  South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster has settled a dispute with Duke Energy that he thinks will help in a larger dispute with North Carolina over water use.

Monday, October 05, 2009  The U.S. Supreme Court has postponed arguments in a dispute over water between North Carolina and South Carolina.