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Friday, March 15, 2013  Purple was the color of choice on the front steps of the South Carolina Statehouse on Friday; to remind people about a dangerous disease.

Monday, October 08, 2012  Britain's Gurdon, Japan's Yamanaka share Nobel medicine prize for stem cell research

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  The University of South Carolina has received authorization to borrow $13 million to outfit more research space at its high-tech hub that Gov. Nikki Haley has referred to as a big mess.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  When sickness hits home it can be a trying time for a family especially when cancer is involved. For some conventional medical treatment is the way to go but others look to divine intervention.

Friday, April 06, 2012  Children got a chance to learn about fuel cells Friday.

Friday, April 06, 2012  EdVenture Children's Museum in Columbia is hosting a series of displays and talks about fuel cell energy production and consumption. University of South Carolina professor Jason Hattrick-Simpers and USC students are celebrating Engineering Day on Friday by teaching youngsters about how fuel cells work.

Monday, March 26, 2012  A Midlands woman is grateful to have her best friend back at full strength thanks to some cutting edge surgery.

Friday, March 23, 2012  An attorney says mentally ill inmates are falling through the cracks of South Carolina's prison system.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  Three Lexington County jail inmates did more than just sit in their cells while serving their time. The inmates took 30-minute food preparation classes that included training on cooking, cleaning, food safety and sanitation from the food service supervisor at the jail.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011  A ribbon cutting ushered in a new day for Columbia College.  With help from a federal energy grant for close to $200,000, the school installed thermal cells on three of their dormitories.  The cells use the natural light of the sun to help warm students' water and reduce the school's environmental impact.

Friday, March 11, 2011  Officials say South Carolina is making a name for itself in the hydrogen and fuel cell industry.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010  It’s full speed ahead for alternative energy development in the Capital City.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010  The Obama administration on Tuesday asked a federal judge to lift a restraining order that it says could undercut federally funded embryonic stem cell research.

Monday, August 23, 2010  UPDATED 3:45 p.m. CDT. The nonprofit group Nightlight Christian Adoptions contends that the government's new guidelines will decrease the number of human embryos available for adoption.

Friday, July 10, 2009  Obama, Pope Benedict meet for first time, discuss international aid and abortion