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Wednesday, May 29, 2013  A federal judge has set a trial date for a case challenging how three school administrators enforced the dress code at a Sumter County middle school.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Furman University's president is leaving after less than three years in office.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Travelers Rest has voted to annex Furman University.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Some Furman University graduates who have gone on to become prominent scholars in their fields are returning to campus to honor a retiring religion professor.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  The former U.S. ambassador to Nigeria and the Congo Republic is speaking at Furman University about Africa's future.

Monday, September 24, 2012  Investigators say a dispute over money and drugs led to a man killing another man with a pipe wrench and dismembering his body in Kershaw County.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  Internet safety issues are the topic of South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson’s tour in two cities in the Palmetto State on Thursday

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  Former four-star general David Petraeus will speak at Furman University Tuesday.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  WACH Fox and MidlandsConnect.com is giving you a unique opportunity to talk directly with the assistant to President Obama on Economic Policy.

Monday, April 18, 2011  Furman football coach Bruce Fowler has kicked three players off the team and suspended two more after drug arrests on campus.

Monday, April 18, 2011  Former President George W. Bush's top political adviser Karl Rove is speaking on the Furman University campus at an event sponsored by the school's College Republicans.

Thursday, March 10, 2011  South Carolina is moving the ranks when it comes to environmentally-friendly developments.

Saturday, September 18, 2010  Stephen Garcia threw two touchdown passes and No. 13 South Carolina beat Furman 38-19 on Saturday night.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009  GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) -- Furman University president David Shi (Shy) says he will retire next year, after leading the Greenville school for 16 years.

Thursday, April 02, 2009  South Carolina downed Furman 10-0 Wednesday night at Carolina Stadium.