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Tuesday, May 28, 2013  A Charleston firm has started a new social networking site to help people check off their bucket list items.

Monday, February 11, 2013  The chairman of South Carolina's education oversight panel says innovation is crucial to improving student performance.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Hundreds of technical college students gathered at the Statehouse Tuesday for the Lottery Tuition Assistance rally.

Monday, November 26, 2012  The Columbia Fire Department received six lifesaving pet oxygen mask kits from local pet owners Monday morning.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond has released his annual "Scrooges and Angels" list of what charities in the state give the most toward their goals.

Monday, January 23, 2012  As Obama approaches State of the Union, many promises from past addresses remain unfulfilled

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  No. 10 South Carolina has put up the most points in its first two games in coach Steve Spurrier's seven seasons.  The Gamecocks' coach says he still needs to see much more if the team expects to maintain its successful start.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010  A new study suggests finding the right website might help keep the pounds off.

Friday, April 16, 2010  Obama's prediction was reminiscent of President John F. Kennedy's declaration in 1961

Wednesday, October 15, 2008  South Carolina education officials say 25 percent of the state's high schools met federal education goals this year.