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Thursday, November 01, 2012  The South Carolina tourism lobbying group whose president killed himself earlier this year is changing its name and getting a new leader.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says the state's $15 billion tourism industry is reaching new levels.

Saturday, July 28, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley lashed out against media in the Upstate Friday after facing questions about her children.

Monday, May 21, 2012  The 2012 Summer Concert Series will kick off at Finlay Park Saturday.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Drivers are making changes to vacation plans, thanks to increasing gas prices.

Friday, August 12, 2011  New numbers show that South Carolina's $14 billion tourism industry is continuing to bounce back from the Great Recession.

Wednesday, August 03, 2011  The figures from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism show tourism was off 8 percent in 2009. Tourism had an impact of $14 billion after years of generally steady growth. The impact was down from about $15 billion the previous year.

Thursday, February 17, 2011  The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Margaret Barber as juvenile justice director and Duane Parrish to lead the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism.

Friday, January 28, 2011  Governor Nikki Haley appointed her nominee, Duane Parrish of Charleston, for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Thursday.