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Friday, May 17, 2013  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Farmers and growers in South Carolina are slated to get some instruction on the state's labor rules and regulations.

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

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

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Data posted online for South Carolina's 60 acute-care hospitals shows a wide disparity in their financial health, with bottom lines ranging from a four-year loss of $96 million to a combined profit of $223 million.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Myrtle Beach officials have cut the ribbon on a new $118 million terminal at the Myrtle Beach International Airport.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A bill aimed at growing the film industry in South Carolina is headed to the Senate floor.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Some feedlots, meatpackers closing after US ranchers sold off cattle amid widespread drought

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Thousands of students couldn't afford to go to college this school year because the U.S. Department of Education made changes to a popular loan program.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Gas prices are up 68 cents nationwide since Christmas. That means the average driver has to shell out an additional $361 dollars per year in gas, according to the EPA.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Haile Gold Mine was purchased by Romarko Minerals in 2007 after being shut down since the 1990s. As Romarko plans to reopen it on the largest scale yet, many in Kershaw are hoping this is just the beginning of new growth for a struggling community.

Friday, February 15, 2013  The director of the state tourism department predicts this is the year the $15 billion industry returns to pre-Great Recession levels.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Opponents of a planned $35 million Charleston cruise terminal are taking their case to South Carolina's Administrative Law Court.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Any resolution of the disputes over a $35 million South Carolina cruise terminal in Charleston is now well in the future.

Sunday, January 27, 2013  A new South Carolina tourism season is approaching, and the director of the state tourism department predicts this is the year the $15 billion industry returns to pre-Great Recession levels.