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Thursday, May 02, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley has named a New York City labor lawyer who worked previously for President George W. Bush as the new leader of South Carolina's unemployment agency.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  South Carolina State University has chosen its new president.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Beaufort is going crazy for Candice Glover, a top five finalist on this season of American Idol.

Friday, March 29, 2013  South Carolina State University has narrowed it's search for a new President down to three finalists.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Eastern Kentucky University's search for its next president is down to three finalists who will visit the Richmond campus in the next couple of weeks.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The state education department has released the names of five finalists for south Carolina Teacher of the Year.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Benedict College is asking for community votes as the school is in the running for a campus pride grant.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Lays released three consumer-inspired potato chip flavors this week: Chicken & Waffles, Cheesy Garlic Bread and Sriracha.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  A person close to Gov. Nikki Haley says the chief executive has narrowed her choice to five finalists to replace U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Exercise will become more interactive in the Midlands with the help of a new technology-forward track.

Friday, June 01, 2012  An Army father based at South Carolina's Fort Jackson has been selected as the recipient of the 2012 Military Fatherhood Award by the Fatherhood Initiative.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  The Board of Trustees of South Carolina State University voted to appoint Dr. Cynthia Warrick interim president.

Monday, May 21, 2012  Three finalists have been named in South Carolina State University's search for an interim president.

Friday, May 11, 2012  Another finalist dismissed from 'American Idol,' leaving 3 singers in the competition

Monday, April 23, 2012  An Army father based at South Carolina's Fort Jackson is one of three finalists for the 2012 Military Fatherhood Award.