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Sunday, May 05, 2013  A showdown is looming in the South Carolina Senate over efforts to find extra money for the state's crumbling roads and bridges.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Federal lawmakers who visited the Port of Charleston say a federal trust fund could meet much of the nation's harbor-deepening needs if more than half its money weren't used for other projects.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Legislation to provide Boeing $120 million in incentives for its expansion plans in North Charleston could receive final approval next week.

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, February 20, 2013  The Senate's top Democrat proposes borrowing $500 million to fund road projects across South Carolina.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  The House budget-writing committee has advanced a bill shifting money collected from the state sales tax on cars to road and bridge repair.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley is calling on legislators to put additional revenue toward fixing South Carolina's roads and bridges.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Legislators agree South Carolina's roads and bridges are in dire need of work. How to pay for it is another matter.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley is speaking about business to business leaders from across South Carolina.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Commuters streaming into New York City on Monday endured long waits and crowded trains, giving the recovering transit system a stress test a week after Superstorm Sandy ravaged the eastern third of the country, with New York and New Jersey bearing the brunt of the destruction.

Friday, September 14, 2012  Trident Technical College has received a $1 million donation from Charleston philanthropist Anita Zucker.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  Direct marketing company Red Ventures is expanding in Lancaster County and expects to add 1,000 employees over the next five years.

Monday, April 16, 2012  State Treasurer Curtis Loftis says South Carolina is refinancing $508 million of public debt, saving taxpayers about $48 million.

Monday, February 06, 2012  City of Columbia officials say the current water and sewer revitaliazation project is going according to plan.

Thursday, February 02, 2012