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Thursday, June 13, 2013  South Carolina's pension fund investments are expected to post double-digit earnings for the current fiscal year.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  Some South Carolina seniors can line up for free and healthy food, thanks in part to a state agency.

Monday, April 15, 2013  A company that wants to open a plant to process jellyfish for Asian seafood markets is looking for another site in Beaufort County.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  That big hot dog on wheels, the Oscar Mayer wienermobile, is visiting the South Carolina coast.

Monday, December 10, 2012  The stock market's unpredictability is perhaps the biggest wild card in the political showdown over the fiscal cliff.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley has told the federal government South Carolina won't set up a state health exchange, saying President Obama's re-election did not change her stance.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  South Carolina's agricultural agency has found another way to promote the State Farmers Market after losing $1 million from the state budget.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  People from across South Carolina have gathered to discuss how to improve access to supermarkets and grocery stores.

Monday, September 03, 2012  South Carolina Army National Guard soldiers are toting rifles and teaching soil conservation while wearing combat gear in Afghanistan.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Farmers' markets are at a high point in popularity throughout the nation, according to the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture.  They also offer food, often at a discount from the price of other retail outlets.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  Investors are receiving some of the money they entrusted with a South Carolina trio dubbed the "3 Hebrew Boys" currently serving decades in prison for an $80 million scam.

Thursday, April 26, 2012  Investors may soon be getting back some of the millions they entrusted with a South Carolina trio that is currently serving decades in prison for a scam.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  A Canadian company that produces and markets a natural fiber made from flax produced in South Carolina is investing $8 million in a plant in Pamplico.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  Can you hear me now?  Thanks to several mobile upgrades, the popular phrase will not be a problem for AT&T customers.

Monday, September 26, 2011  More supermarkets bagging do-it-yourself checkout lanes in name of customer service