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Yesterday at 1:40 PM  South Carolina's unemployment has dropped to its lowest rate in five years.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The South Carolina Dept. of Transportation is planning on replacing a pair of bridges that date back to the 1930s.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Federal authorities are investigating a factory that supplies parts to nuclear power plants under construction in the Southeast over allegations that employees broke quality control rules and falsified records.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The Senate Finance Committee has advanced a plan that funds road and bridge construction by redirecting taxes, borrowing money and raising fees.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  An historian and an archaeologist are holding a program about the graveyard that was discovered in Charleston's historic district earlier this year.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  A metal fabrication company says it is coming to Anderson County and will hire nearly 150 workers.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The popular Broadway at the Beach shopping and entertainment complex in Myrtle Beach is getting a couple of new restaurants that will open in time for the summer tourist season.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  A House panel has effectively rejected two proposals to increase South Carolina's gas tax to pay for road construction.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Myrtle Beach International Airport has opened its new terminal.

Monday, March 18, 2013  An Army Corps of Engineer official says while studies for the $300 million deepening of the Charleston Harbor shipping channel are moving ahead, final completion of the project depends on Washington.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the Berkeley County School District for possible ethics violations.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Despite opposition from Hilton Head Island officials, Beaufort County is going ahead with plans to build a $45 million interchange at the entrance to the resort island.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Workers have found at least 27 graves at the site of a construction project in downtown Charleston.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley is calling on legislators to put additional revenue toward fixing South Carolina's roads and bridges.

Friday, January 11, 2013  A company that makes plastic closures for beverages, food and motor oil and agriculture is expanding its plant in Cherokee County.