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Sunday, April 21, 2013  A toll road south of Greenville is closing for three days for the taping of a television show.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Myrtle Beach officials have cut the ribbon on a new $118 million terminal at the Myrtle Beach International Airport.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A House panel has advanced a bill allowing South Carolina school districts to get creative with school hours.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Some feedlots, meatpackers closing after US ranchers sold off cattle amid widespread drought

Monday, February 04, 2013  People who want in-person help with their unemployment benefits may have a longer drive starting Feb. 15.

Monday, September 24, 2012  Federal judges are questioning whether South Carolina can wait until 2014 to put its new voter ID law into effect.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  The University of South Carolina School of Law is sponsoring a discussion on the intersection of the rule of law, human rights and international business.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  A medical supply company is closing its plant in Oconee County, eliminating nearly 600 jobs.

Monday, September 10, 2012 

Thursday, August 16, 2012  The state Board of Nursing is allowing some upper-level nursing students at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg to retake a pharmacology course and tests to move ahead in the program.

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

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  A Midlands business closes the doors without notice.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  An Indian company is opening a 300-seat call center in Columbia.

Friday, April 20, 2012  The 6th Annual Indie Grits Festival is a 10-day, deep-fat, southern fried, mega-event celebrating the best in independent film, art, music, craft, food, performance and technology.

Friday, April 13, 2012  The South Carolina Yutaka Technologies plant in Elgin will be closing its doors this summer.