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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Farmers and growers in South Carolina are slated to get some instruction on the state's labor rules and regulations.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  A Columbia restaurant chain has agreed to pay thousands of dollars in back wages as part of a federal investigation.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley has named a new state fire marshal to replace outgoing Adolf Zubia.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  Changes may be on the horizon for unemployment recipients in South Carolina

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  Two federal agencies are sending $20 million to South Carolina to retrain unemployed workers for jobs in emerging industries.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011  A federal agency is suing a Columbia real estate management company, saying it fired an employee who reported concerns about asbestos at one of the company's worksites.  The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Wednesday it sued CMM Realty Inc. for breaking federal law when it fired the employee.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011  Attorneys have argued in federal court in Charleston over anti-union statements by Gov. Nikki Haley and the head of the state labor department.

Friday, May 27, 2011  The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation has lifted restrictions on two miniature trains in the Upstate.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011  An attorney for the man who was driving a miniature train when it crashed and killed a 6-year-old boy said the investigation that blamed his client is flawed.

Monday, May 23, 2011  The Spartanburg County Coroner's Office said Monday its investigation found that excessive speed caused the fatal derailment of a miniature train in Cleveland Park two months ago.

Friday, April 29, 2011  Monterrey Mexican Restaurant on Killian Rd. must close for 10 days after being accused of repeatedly violating the South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act.  This is the first closure in South Carolina under the act.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011  State officials say that the inspector responsible for certifying an Upstate miniature train ride did not complete an inspection of the ride before approving it.  The inspector has been fired for falsifying a report on the ride that killed one child and injured several others at a Spartanburg County-owned park Saturday. A vigil for the six-year-old boy will be held Tuesday night

Friday, March 18, 2011  Those affected are part of the Professional and Occupational Licensing Division that handles license applications and renewals, as well as investigating complaints.

Friday, January 28, 2011  The U.S. Department of Labor says companies in Louisiana and South Carolina are settling a lawsuit alleging they illegally fired a crane operator in Texas for making safety and health complaints.

Friday, August 27, 2010  Five companies have been cited for employing illegal immigrants at school construction sites in a South Carolina county.