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Yesterday at 6:20 AM  In survey, economists say consumers are poised to boost spending, offset government cuts

Friday, April 19, 2013  Unemployment in South Carolina fell in March for the second month in a row.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Persistently poor rural areas of South Carolina can expect a helping hand from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture.

Sunday, March 24, 2013  The former candidate for governor was at Books on Broad in Camden Sunday; signing copies of his new book The Right Way: Getting the Palmetto State back on track.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Some South Carolina leaders are backing Sen. Lindsey Graham after his decision to join a bipartisan group working on immigration reform.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Wall Street saw another bullish day with all three major indexes closing in the green. The blue chips continued a record setting performance, closing at an all-time high for a third straight day.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Understanding the growth of autism is the focus of a sociology lecture to be delivered next month in Columbia.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Google says it will double its investment in Berkeley County.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley is joining officials from Google and local elected officials for what's being called a major economic development announcement at the company's campus in Berkeley County.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Economists from the University of South Carolina are predicting stable economic growth across several of the state's industries in the upcoming year.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  The holiday shopping season is officially under way, and Cyber Monday appears to be one of the biggest online shopping days ever recorded.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  The head of the South Carolina State Ports Authority is giving his annual state of the port address to maritime interests.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  The future of an extension of Interstate 526 in Charleston is in doubt after the South Carolina Department of Transportation refused to take over the $558 million project.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley visits Greenville Thursday morning, as she tours South Carolina's northwest corner. She is visiting the Gateway House there to bestow a Northwestern Mutual Community Service Award.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  An electronics parts manufacturer says it plans to create more than 250 new jobs with an expansion to its Greenville County facility.