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Wednesday, May 29, 2013  America's working mothers are now the primary breadwinners in a record 40 percent of households with children. That's a milestone in the changing face of modern families, up from just 11 percent in 1960.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Let's Talk: Survey finds moms lead in discussing family financial matters, dads take back seat

Thursday, February 28, 2013  State police have officially begun investigating an ethics complaint against House Speaker Bobby Harrell.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Holiday shopping can be a fun time, but if you're not careful, it can also create a new financial burden with the new year arrives.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  The former town administrator in Gaston has pleaded guilty to taking money and supplies from the town for her own use.

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.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis believes financial documents tied to investment decisions of the state's pension portfolio should be reviewed by more people.

Monday, April 16, 2012  State Treasurer Curtis Loftis says South Carolina is refinancing $508 million of public debt, saving taxpayers about $48 million.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  The State Ethics Commission has opened a public inquiry into Gov. Nikki Haley's campaign finances after a state Democratic Party staffer filed a complaint last summer.

Friday, March 30, 2012  Allen University in Columbia has sworn in its first female president.

Friday, March 09, 2012  Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. Ken Ard has been sentenced to 5 years probation and a $5,000 fine after pleading guilty to seven counts of violating state ethics laws shortly after indictments were handed down Friday afternoon.

Friday, March 09, 2012  After an autopsy and several additional tests, Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has officially ruled Tom Sponseller's death a suicide.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  Richland County Coroner Gary Watts confirmed Wednesday that Columbia business executive, Tom Sponseller, died from a single gunshot wound to the head. According to Watts, it appears that he died relatively near the time he was reported missing.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012  Richland County Coroner Gary Watts announced in a news conference today that it appears Tom Sponseller committed suicide. Watts said it appears Sponseller suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

Monday, February 27, 2012  Federal officials have confirmed that they are investigating several hundred thousand missing from the South Carolina Hospitality Association.