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Friday, June 14, 2013  Food policy leaders in South Carolina are getting together to share ideas and talk about what issues need attention in terms of how the state eats.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The Southern Baptist Convention tackled topics at its annual meeting this week that seemed to show a concern for a broadening array of social issues. Those included human trafficking and the country's high rate of incarceration.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The Southern Baptist Convention has approved a resolution opposing the Boy Scouts of America's new policy allowing gay Scouts.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  South Carolina's top prosecutor is spending some time this week with students who might be some of the state's next generation of leaders.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Southern Baptists expected to address Boy Scouts' homosexuality decision at annual meeting

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  The Town of South Congaree is looking to rebuild after five town leaders resigned in a matter of weeks.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  City leaders are still trying to find a way to resolve homeless issues in the Capital City.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  South Carolina senators have advanced a bill making it easier to shut down a failing charter school.

Monday, May 27, 2013  The 19th Annual Family Fest, hosted by WFMV Gospel 95.3, was held in Finlay Park on Sunday

Friday, May 24, 2013  Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys as Scouts, but controversy likely to persist

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  The South Congaree Town Council voted to take a town administrator off of paid leave Tuesday night.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  South Carolina Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell, the state's future leaders and the Honda Motor Co. are targeting hunger among the state's senior citizens.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Wofford College has chosen its new president.

Monday, May 06, 2013  A committee of council members and jail leaders are focusing on three ways life at the jail can improve for the offenders and employees.

Monday, May 06, 2013  South Congaree town leaders and residents are still in shock after last week's search of their town hall by SLED and Federal Agents.