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Yesterday at 11:08 PM  Twenty-four families in northeast Richland County now have much nicer and earth-friendly homes.

Yesterday at 2:15 PM  Friday, the Chief Medical Examiner for Richland County continued his testimony about the autopsies he performed on Tammy Jo Parker and Bryan Capnerhurst, who were shot to death in April 2012.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The man accused of shooting his wife and family friend broke down after the jury left the courtroom for an afternoon break Thursday.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  After Tuesday's information overload in the courtroom, which included almost a dozen witness testimonies, viewing home security system video and a replay of the chaotic 911 call, the Brett Parker murder trial has proved to be slowing once again.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Kershaw Co. Senator Vincent Sheheen and State Treasurer Curtis Loftis want to go one step ahead to help victims from last fall's hack at the state Department of Revenue.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A planned $2 million upgrade at the Hilton Head Island Airport will address a problem that's been affecting passengers for the past decade.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A new tech project designed to show off Charleston's technology efforts to residents and visitors alike is taking off.

Friday, May 10, 2013  South Carolina legislators would have to wait eight years after leaving office before they could lobby their peers, under legislation advanced by a Senate committee.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley is visiting the South Carolina coast for a ceremonial bill signing of an incentives package for Boeing. The governor's schedule shows she will be visiting the company's North Charleston plant Friday with Boeing officials and state lawmakers. She actually signed the $120 million incentive package last month.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a bill that supporters say could expand the film industry in South Carolina.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Mother's Day came a few days early for a South Carolina man and his mother.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Federal authorities are investigating a factory that supplies parts to nuclear power plants under construction in the Southeast over allegations that employees broke quality control rules and falsified records.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Officials at the Port of Charleston have intercepted a dangerous intruder.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  A Midlands man accused of shooting and killing his wife and business partner appeared in court Monday.

Monday, May 06, 2013  South Carolina's interim unemployment director says the agency is overpaying less and recouping more of the excess benefits that are doled out.