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Monday, April 22, 2013  Officials with the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice are dedicating a Spartanburg garden in memory of crime victims.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  An official with the South Carolina diocese that left the national Episcopal church says a lawsuit against it seeks to undermine the state's courts.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Organizers of the RBC Heritage Golf Tournament hope more people will ride their bikes to the tournament this year.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  That dispute over a permit for a planned $35 million Charleston cruise terminal is now before South Carolina's Administrative Law Courts.

Monday, February 04, 2013  A discussion over who should control South Carolina's court schedules is heading for the state Legislature.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Exultant gun rights advocates, who long have argued that the Illinois ban violates the Second Amendment, are celebrating the ruling.

Sunday, December 09, 2012  The federal courts system in South Carolina has collected more than $100 million this year.

Monday, November 05, 2012  The Supreme Court says a South Carolina sheriff's office can be held liable for attorneys' fees for stopping abortion protesters in South Carolina who wanted to hold up signs showing aborted fetuses.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Obama courts demographic groups to build coalition as Romney tries to stick with economy

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  The leaders of groups representing teachers and state employees are asking the state Supreme Court to take up its lawsuit against a panel led by Gov. Nikki Haley for ignoring the budget and hiking workers' health insurance premiums.

Monday, June 04, 2012  The U.S. Education Department has denied South Carolina's request to further appeal a $36 million penalty for not spending enough on special education during the economic downturn.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  James Island voters head back to the polls for a fourth time to decide whether they want to form their own community in the Charleston suburbs.

Friday, December 30, 2011  Appeals court OKs law giving telecom companies immunity for government's surveillance program

Wednesday, February 16, 2011  Just this once, teachers are encouraging South Carolina middle and high school students to keep reading their comics in class.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010  APNewsBreak: Courts requesting $40 million to help carry out Obama's border enforcement