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Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges the community to beware of government grant scams.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  The South Carolina State Ports Authority is getting a $145,000 federal grant to help get older polluting trucks serving the port off the road.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Nearly two dozen South Carolina schools and nonprofits statewide are receiving a total of $1.8 million in federal grants to provide students with before- and after-school programs.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Four colleges and universities in the Midlands have signed an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency to make their campuses greener and to work together on environmental issues.

Monday, October 08, 2012 

Friday, September 28, 2012  An auditor for South Carolina State University says it will take years to clear up the finances at the Orangeburg school.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011  South Carolina prosecutors are seeking $1.6 Million to hope fund staff that handle domestic violence cases.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  A state audit finds the South Carolina Department of Insurance has spent little of nearly $2.5 million in federal grants it sought under the federal health care law. The report was released Tuesday by the Legislative Audit Council.

Monday, October 10, 2011  Less than a week after Columbia police chief Randy Scott marked one year on the job by announcing his department is operating at full strength for the first time in 15 years, he has another reason to celebrate. On Monday, the city announced the U.S. Department of Justice awarded the Columbia police department a $732,320 grant through the Community Oriented Policing program, allowing the department to add officers.

Thursday, June 09, 2011  The South Carolina Board of Education has asked the state school superintendent to reconsider his decision not to apply for federal education grants.  But Republican state schools chief Mick Zais said Thursday he will not change his position.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011  The Education Department announced Tuesday that 52 schools each received a $3,000 federal grant that will help pay for seeds, soil, garden tools and other essentials. The schools also will buy fresh produce from local farmers twice a month.

Monday, October 11, 2010  The Education Department said Monday that the five-year grant will let the state expand training for teachers who work with students with special needs.

Friday, February 05, 2010  South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford wants to use federal money to convert failing public schools into charter schools.

Friday, March 20, 2009  COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Authorities say a federal grant will help bring teachers to a rural South Carolina school district by providing them an affordable housing near their job.

Friday, December 19, 2008  The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded $766,225 in Assistance to Firefighters Grant funding to local fire departments and emergency medical services organizations in the state of South Carolina.