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Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Some South Carolina leaders are backing Sen. Lindsey Graham after his decision to join a bipartisan group working on immigration reform.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Economists from the University of South Carolina are predicting stable economic growth across several of the state's industries in the upcoming year.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  The future of an extension of Interstate 526 in Charleston is in doubt after the South Carolina Department of Transportation refused to take over the $558 million project.

Friday, April 27, 2012  Growth likely dipped in January-March quarter, but outlook for all of 2012 appears brighter

Friday, July 29, 2011  Economy's growth in first half of this year likely the weakest since the recession ended

Thursday, February 17, 2011  USC Economic Professor Jean Helwege says South Carolina is looking strong when it comes to economic growth.

Friday, February 04, 2011  January employment report expected to show modest gains in hiring as economy picks up.

Monday, October 25, 2010  A new survey finds that forecasters have lowered their expectations about the pace of the economic recovery.

Monday, November 24, 2008  A new Gallup study explores the link between economic growth and residents’ loyalty to and passion toward where they live.