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19 minutes ago  The National Weather Service says that the tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., topped the scale as an EF5.

Yesterday at 6:15 PM  South Carolina's attorney general is soliciting calls from conservative groups that believe they were wrongfully targeted by the Internal Revenue Service.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party; government watchdog blames lax management

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Acting IRS commissioner repeatedly failed to tell Congress that tea party groups were targeted

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

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn Veteran Affairs Medical Center has two remaining town hall meetings with Veterans to discuss VA health care, explain about VA programs and services, and to gain valuable feedback to help continuously improve our programs.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Pfizer sells Viagra on its website in a drug industry first

Sunday, May 05, 2013  Store officials at the Best Buy Harbison location announced they will be giving away free gift cards and other promotions this month to first responders.

Friday, May 03, 2013  A spokesman for Gov. Nikki Haley says the first family is safe after being evacuated for a small fire at the Governor's Mansion.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  A marine scientist renowned among students for learning their names and making science approachable has been named as the University of South Carolina's professor of the year.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson is offering veterans another opportunity to get some helpful information on jobs and benefits.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  A website that connects people seeking casual and extramarital affairs has put up a billboard featuring the face of former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  South Carolina agents say two Marion police officers have been arrested for using excessive force on a suspect.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Boeing's net income rose 20 percent in the first quarter despite its troubles with the 787.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  2nd Mississippi man investigated in ricin-laced letters; charges dropped against Elvis impersonator