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Monday, May 13, 2013  The Senate's 2013-14 budget could buy $15 million worth of new school buses for South Carolina's aging fleet.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Two former Gaston town officials have been sentenced to prison for misusing public funds.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The brothers of Beta Theta Pi at the University of South Carolina are sponsoring a group run to show support for Boston after the tragedy at the Boston Marathon.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The National Republican Congressional Committee says it's not spending any additional money to support Mark Sanford's bid for a congressional seat in South Carolina.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Federal prosecutors say a man who filed more than 600 fraudulent tax returns for gang members and other people has been sentenced to more than five years in prison.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The Senate Finance Subcommittee met with Clemson University leaders to discuss the Clemson Enterprise Act. If passed, the resolution will create a new Enterprise Division at Clemson that will ease regulatory and procurement restrictions.

Friday, April 12, 2013  People in North Charleston now have a place to swim year-round.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Students at the University of South Carolina are working to raise money for the fight against premature births.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Allen University students are feeling a little less stressed after getting their refund checks Tuesday.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  The president of a company hired to build a South Carolina facility to turn weapons-grade plutonium into nuclear reactor fuel says he's worried the project won't be adequately funded.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Imagine putting on a pair of special glasses and being able to see your friends in a crowded room from far away, even with their backs turned.

Monday, March 18, 2013  A former South Carolina lottery employee has been indicted on accusations he stole more than $200,000 from the agency.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A large check was presented Wednesday to children in need.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  The former chief of a volunteer fire department in Florence County has pleaded guilty to taking more than $200,000 from the department.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Judge skeptical of former Sen. Craig's use of campaign cash to pay for sex-sting legal defense