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Today at 6:00 AM  High crop prices entice farmers to expand planting into old golf courses, wildlife preserves

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Advocates for expanding Medicaid say if legislators do not act, hundreds of thousands of poor South Carolinians will be left without health care coverage.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Cabela's Inc. is planning to open two new stores to sell outdoor gear and sporting goods in South Carolina and Minnesota in 2014.

Friday, January 11, 2013  A company that makes plastic closures for beverages, food and motor oil and agriculture is expanding its plant in Cherokee County.

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.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  An automotive parts maker is expanding its South Carolina operations and creating 190 new jobs.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  A Japanese company that makes industrial components and parts for automobiles is expanding its plant in Richland County.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Honda is moving production of its two-seat all-terrain vehicles from a plant in Mexico to its Timmonsville facility, adding 65 new jobs.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  A company that provides medical testing services is bringing more than 350 jobs to a new facility in York County.

Monday, October 22, 2012  The director of South Carolina's Medicaid agency says he realizes his preliminary budget calling for nearly $200 million more in 2013-14 is likely an impossible request.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  A company that makes fiber optic products is expanding its operations in Spartanburg County.

Monday, October 15, 2012  A company that does screen printing and embroidery for promotional products is adding 50 new jobs at its Abbeville County facility.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  The South Carolina State Museum will have more space to explore.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  Road construction to widen I-20 started Monday night and is expected to continue until May, 2014.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  Direct marketing company Red Ventures is expanding in Lancaster County and expects to add 1,000 employees over the next five years.