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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The state Supreme Court has dismissed several claims in a lawsuit brought against Carnival cruise lines concerning Charleston's year-round cruise industry.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Opponents of a planned $35 million Charleston cruise terminal are taking their case to South Carolina's Administrative Law Court.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Any resolution of the disputes over a $35 million South Carolina cruise terminal in Charleston is now well in the future.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  The board of South Carolina's environmental agency has voted to let stand a permit for a planned $35 million cruise terminal in Charleston.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The South Carolina State Ports Authority wants state regulators to allow a challenge to a cruise terminal permit to head directly to court.

Monday, January 07, 2013  A state judge is suggesting that while Charleston's year-round cruise industry does not violate city zoning ordinances and state pollution laws, those challenging the ships may be able to show they are a public nuisance.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  State environmental regulators have issued a permit for a $35 million cruise passenger terminal in Charleston.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  State regulators have scheduled a public hearing on one of the more heated issues in Charleston - the year-round cruise industry.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011  Passengers on a Bermuda cruise will have a brief chance to see a bit of the South Carolina Lowcountry.

Monday, May 09, 2011  About 100 supporters of South Carolina's growing cruise business are showing their support for the $37 million industry before a forum to discuss both sides of the contentious issue.

Tuesday, May 03, 2011  The public is getting a chance to help design a new cruise terminal being built on the South Carolina coast.

Thursday, March 31, 2011  Some South Carolina businesses are announcing a new effort to support the state's growing $37 million cruise industry. One of the world's newest ocean liners is calling in South Carolina.

Thursday, September 02, 2010  The top executive of the South Carolina State Ports Authority says officials are asking architects for proposals for a new passenger terminal in Charleston.

Monday, February 01, 2010  A new study shows South Carolina's expanding cruise industry will mean $37 million to the state's economy this year.

Monday, January 25, 2010  As South Carolina's cruise industry expands, some worry more ships and people could hurt the charm of Charleston that draws visitors in the first place.