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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  State House Speaker Bobby Harrell is honoring plans to build a Medal of Honor museum in South Carolina.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A Mount Pleasant man has been arrested and charged with the death of a 2-year-old boy he was watching earlier this year.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Shaw Air Force Base was silent Tuesday morning as many gathered to remember 29-year-old Capt. James Michael Steel.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  The pressure will be on the House this week to pass a bill strengthening South Carolina's ethics laws.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Democrats in the South Carolina House say an early voting bill being pushed by Republicans will limit voters' ability to cast a ballot early.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Authorities say a 20-year-old Clemson University student has been found dead at an off-campus apartment.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Two University of South Carolina students are helping bring Gamecock nation with a new social media app.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  A South Carolina Senate panel has advanced a bill aimed at boosting students' chances for success by ensuring they can read by fourth grade.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The president of a major development firm in South Carolina has filed for bankruptcy protection.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Wary world cities expand security, look to quell jitters in wake of blasts at Boston Marathon

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Thursday, March 28, 2013  Retired Major General Thomas said American forces train with South Koreans every March.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Vice President Joe Biden will headline major Democratic fundraisers in South Carolina and Michigan, two states that could play a major role in the 2016 presidential election.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The South Carolina National Guard is celebrating the contributions of women during Women's History Month.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  A House panel has advanced a bill designed to keep electronic cigarettes out of juvenile's hands.