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Tuesday, April 30, 2013  GDC morning WACH April 30 2013

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  A South Carolina group that advocates for veterans is holding a rally on the Statehouse steps to push for better health care, benefits and recognition for those with military service.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Residents of Texas town ready to start recovery from plant blast as soon as authorities allow

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The Supreme Court is trying to sort out a wrenching adoption case involving a Native American child, a biological father who first renounced any interest in her and adoptive parents who were eventually ordered to hand her over to the father.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Some state lawmakers are presenting measures that would change who oversees high school sports.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley is asking the U.S. Small Business Administration to declare Horry County a disaster area following last weekend's fire that destroyed more than 100 homes near Myrtle Beach.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  South Carolina homeowners could rent out their homes for up to 100 days and still pay the lower, owner-occupied property tax rate under a measure advancing to the Senate floor.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Authorities say a fire that destroyed more than 100 homes in a Myrtle Beach condominium complex was likely set by someone.

Monday, March 18, 2013  The state forestry commission has lifted the red flag fire alert that been issued for all of South Carolina.

Monday, March 04, 2013  The nursing home's administrators are defending the nurse's actions, saying she followed policy.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Dog fighting has become a growing problem that touches most people emotionally. Unfortunately, it is a hard case to go after.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Lawmakers insist they've fast-tracked a government restructuring bill, even as Gov. Nikki Haley criticizes what she calls a stalling tactic.

Monday, December 24, 2012  Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury says Brandon Homes Jr. died Sunday at Medical University Hospital as a result of submersion.

Monday, November 26, 2012  Charleston officials investigating a rash of suspicious fires in the city during the past decade say they have made an arrest in at least one of the fires but they also say the investigation is far from over.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  A volunteer organization is promoting health and wellness in the community one wag at a time.