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Friday, May 17, 2013  The commission working to preserve the culture of slave descendants on the Southeast coast is holding its quarterly meeting. The Gullah-Geechee Heritage Corridor Commission meets in Conway.

Monday, May 13, 2013  A plan to preserve the culture of slave descendants of the sea islands on the Southeast coast has been approved by the Department of the Interior.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A new tech project designed to show off Charleston's technology efforts to residents and visitors alike is taking off.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  PeopleMatter, a provider of human resources software for service industries, is opening its world headquarters in Charleston.

Monday, February 25, 2013  A plan to help preserve the culture of slave descendants on the sea islands of the Southeast is now with the National Park Service in Washington.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Magnetic levitation, high speed rail and monorails are among suggested solutions to ease the gridlock along the Interstate 26 corridor leading into Charleston.

Friday, October 26, 2012  It's been another good year for Charleston's Digital Corridor, a public-private partnership started more than a decade ago to attract and nurture high-tech software and other tech businesses.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  After a struggling few years, Decker Boulevard is making a comeback.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  A New Tech Grant hopes to bring new teaching methods to some high schools along the I-95 corridor.

Monday, August 22, 2011  A pair of state senators criticizing Governor Nikki Haley for the state's high unemployment rate.

Tuesday, July 05, 2011  The city invested millions into the project saying it would foster redevelopment along the north main corridor. Houston's Low Country Grill was the third business to set up shop in the plaza. The restaurant’s owner says it's been well received.

Friday, May 27, 2011  That four-state committee working to preserve the culture of slave descendants in the Southeast is meeting on the South Carolina coast.

Thursday, September 30, 2010  South Carolina leaders are heading to Washington for a road rally, to join leaders from five other states Thursday for a meeting of the National I-73, I-74 Corridor Association.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010  Broad River Road Residents are being urged to help plan the future of the Broad River Road Corridor during a series of public meetings being held at Dutch Square Mall.

Tuesday, March 02, 2010  It might be March in South Carolina, but forecasters say it could be a snow day, too.