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Wednesday, May 01, 2013  An effort to expand South Carolina's full-day 4-year-old kindergarten program to more poor children is advancing in the Senate.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Legislation giving the Boeing Co. $120 million in incentives for their expansion plans in South Carolina is one vote away from reaching the governor's desk.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley says Boeing is now a part of the fabric of South Carolina and that the company's latest expansion announcement is a tribute to the 6,000 residents employed by the aerospace giant.

Friday, March 22, 2013  People with a skill at their grill have a chance to show off.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  William Fitzhugh,67, of Columbia, a retired corrections officer with the Lexington County Jail,is accused of having downloaded images of children engaged in sexual activity on to his computer.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  A 19-year-old Lexington man is dead after an early morning crash along Edmund Highway in Lexington County.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Teams are invited to sign up for the South Carolina Department of Agriculture's Smokin' at the Market Commissioners Cup BBQ Cook Off.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  The S.C. Department of Agriculture is asking legislators for $14.4 million to own a bigger share of the State Farmers Market.

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.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Paris in the early 1800's was a real drag for princes and paupers alike, making the perfect backdrop for a story of redemption for one man, and the socio-liberation of Frances wretchedly poor from bourgeoisie high society.

Monday, January 21, 2013  A Gilbert man who has been struggling to make ends meet has finally received the money he said was taken by his internet provider.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  A former chaplain for the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Department has been arrested on a sex charge involving a 15-year-old girl.

Friday, January 11, 2013  The two robbers have escaped despite an extensive search of the department store.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  A new South Carolina resident is taking the fight to his internet provider.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan will be in Greenville later this month for a private fundraiser.