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Tuesday, December 04, 2012  State officials want "Certified S.C. Grown" products featured on tables throughout the state this holiday season.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  The S.C. Peanut Board shed light on the peanut's growing role in the state with daily cooking demonstrations at the 2012 South Carolina State Fair.

Monday, September 03, 2012  South Carolina Army National Guard soldiers are toting rifles and teaching soil conservation while wearing combat gear in Afghanistan.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Ultimately, prosecutors said, the militia's goal was to overthrow the government and assassinate the president.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Farmers' markets are at a high point in popularity throughout the nation, according to the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture.  They also offer food, often at a discount from the price of other retail outlets.

Thursday, February 02, 2012  Making sure you get what you pay for sounds like a pretty good idea right?  When it comes to eating organic you have to do your homework to make sure what you're buying is exactly what's advertised.

Friday, July 29, 2011  AWOL soldier accused of plotting attack on Fort Hood condemned 2009 rampage at Texas Army base

Monday, June 13, 2011  The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is handing out all local bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwiches to visitors to celebrate the fourth year of the Certified SC program.

Monday, May 30, 2011  Sweet onions are now in season in South Carolina.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011  The Slow Food movement was founded in Europe 25 years ago and aims to change the way people look at what they eat.

Monday, February 21, 2011  A team of East Coast researchers and agricultural agents hopes to take a bite out of the West Coast's $1 billion broccoli monopoly.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010  Labor Department warns child, forced labor problems could swell during global economic crisis.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010  Efforts by terrorists abroad to radicalize and recruit U.S. residents present new security threats, three top Obama administration officials told Congress on Wednesday.

Friday, September 03, 2010  It's too early to determine the potential economic impact of a marketing campaign for South Carolina farm products, but a recent study says similar programs in neighboring states create jobs.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010  Hootie and the Blowfish are continuing their efforts to make sure low-income South Carolina students have what they need to start school.