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Thursday, May 30, 2013  U.S. Customs agents in Charleston have discovered an unusual tick species at the Port of Charleston.

Friday, May 03, 2013  A ceremony Friday recognized the police officers who make sure large vehicles and drivers around them are safe and legal.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Federal regulators say a project to turn weapons-grade plutonium into commercial nuclear reactor fuel is making good progress despite being billions of dollars over its original projected price tag.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  The annual state inspection of a South Carolina detention center where four inmates have died in recent months found numerous problems with staffing levels, furnishings and operations.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Rich Products Corp. has announced a voluntary recall because of a possible E. coli contamination.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  As organic foods become more popular, some wonder if they are really better for you or if it's all hype. And the question remains: Just what makes a food organic anyway?

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Boeing says it has "extreme confidence" in its 787 Dreamliner even as federal investigators try to determine the cause of a fire that has prompted new worries about the plane.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Boeing is confirming that a fire on one of its new 787s appears to have started in a battery, as scrutiny of the problem increases.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  The University of South Carolina has moved some students after finding mold in a dorm.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  The National Transportation Safety Board says a fan shaft failed on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner engine during a taxi test at Charleston International Airport.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehciles is looking into a fake document that is being placed on vehicles parked in spaces reserved for those with disabilities.

Friday, May 18, 2012  Two South Carolina companies are recalling nearly 7,000 pounds of ground beef which possibly are contaminated with E.coli.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  They say prime examples are charging customers for the ice used to keep fish fresh, or bloating seafood, such as scallops, with compounds that make them appear bigger.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  Horses could soon be slaughtered in US for human food after Congress lifts ban on inspections

Thursday, July 14, 2011  Lillian Stewart knew something was suspicious when she received a check for $ 3,895.00 from Amazon.com