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Friday, June 07, 2013  Arizona sheriff who led way for local police in immigration enforcement reconsiders crackdowns

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

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The South Carolina House has sent the Senate a $6.3 billion proposed spending plan that boosts school spending, hires law enforcement officers and fixes bridges with load restrictions.

Monday, March 11, 2013  South Carolina Democrats say the state needs to expand Medicaid eligibility at least as long as the federal government promises to fully cover the cost.

Monday, March 11, 2013  It's budget week at the South Carolina House.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges the community to beware of government grant scams.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Local leaders showed support to the United Negro College Fund Monday at its Second Annual Revival of the Mind Luncheon.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The Army is offering a fast path to U.S. citizenship for some legal immigrants if they can fill certain critical jobs.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Nearly two dozen South Carolina schools and nonprofits statewide are receiving a total of $1.8 million in federal grants to provide students with before- and after-school programs.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Officials in Horry County are pushing the owner of the Carolina Southern Railroad to get the trains back on the tracks.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Two North Carolina school districts and one in South Carolina are among 16 nationwide to land federal funds in the first time competitive federal Race to the Top grants have gone directly to local school leaders.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Four colleges and universities in the Midlands have signed an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency to make their campuses greener and to work together on environmental issues.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  A weakened U.S. economy combined with stronger enforcement has resulted in a decline in illegal immigration.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  A federal judge has upheld a South Carolina law allowing police to check people's immigration status.

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.