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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Democrats accuse Gov. Nikki Haley of misusing the state's planes by taking her campaign-paid videographer with her on flights around South Carolina.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Pfizer sells Viagra on its website in a drug industry first

Saturday, March 09, 2013  South Carolina and federal officials are holding a big stash of counterfeit prescription drugs seized at a Columbia warehouse as they try to remove pills that can be useless or dangerous.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The South Carolina Senate has approved a government restructuring bill that would give the governor more control of bureaucratic functions.

Friday, February 15, 2013  But despite the cruise mishap, at Classic Travel in Columbia, Manager Debra Morris said the past week has been business as usual.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Monday marks the anniversary of one of the space program's biggest tragedies.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  A worker has died after falling into a metal stamping machine at a plant in Anderson County, according to investigators.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Five sea turtles stunned in cold northern waters are coming to South Carolina for treatment.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Those who want to overhaul state government and give South Carolina's governor more control of bureaucratic functions will try again in the legislative session starting this week.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  South Carolina's inspector general recommends centralizing the cyber security functions of state agencies to help prevent another loss of personal data.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Catching ZZZZZ's: Diary of a weary weathergirl who's literally tired of her job

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley has told the federal government South Carolina won't set up a state health exchange, saying President Obama's re-election did not change her stance.

Monday, August 20, 2012  A day at the lake turned deadly in Richland County Sunday afternoon.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  The South Carolina House has approved a compromise on a government restructuring bill that's been a cornerstone of Gov. Nikki Haley's agenda.

Friday, April 20, 2012  A young man from Wagener died in a two car accident Thursday night.