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1 hour, 58 minutes ago  A measure is now in place that could head off an election fiasco that caused some voters in the state to lose faith in the system.

Today at 2:40 PM  A new television ad criticizes U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham for his support of a costly program to turn weapons-grade plutonium into commercial nuclear reactor fuel.

Today at 12:30 PM  FBI says it found no sign of remains of ex-Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa in suburban Detroit

Today at 11:45 AM  Lt. Col. Michael Standish is taking over Army recruiting operations in South Carolina, western North Carolina and eastern Georgia.

Today at 11:35 AM  The acting financial clerk for Florence School District 4 has been arrested and charged with forging several checks for thousands of dollars.

Today at 9:00 AM  FBI digs a 3rd day in search for remains of ex-Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa in suburban Detroit

Today at 8:15 AM  Google is holding an event to give teachers, entrepreneurs, and employees of nonprofits a chance to learn how to use the Internet company's tools at the Trident Technical College campus in North Charleston.

Yesterday at 6:20 PM  State Law Enforcement Division agents are investigating a deadly shooting involving a West Columbia police officer.

Yesterday at 4:45 PM  The interim director of the South Carolina Emergency Management Division has been given the job permanently.

Yesterday at 1:45 PM  State officials say the next contract for taxpayers' credit monitoring services must be issued next month to prevent a coverage lapse.

Yesterday at 11:30 AM  A church-affiliated retirement community in Orangeburg is seeking approval to serve beer and wine after its bid to serve liquor was rejected by state officials.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  An unidentified drowning victim was recovered today from Lake Murray near the boat landing at Riverbend Point in Saluda.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  State officials are touting a U.S. Department of Commerce report that ranks South Carolina's economy as the 12th fastest growing in the nation.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Lawmakers hope to give South Carolina a boost in the next round of base closures with measures to help military families adjust when they move from another state and make the transition to civilian life.

Friday, June 14, 2013  A missing Kershaw County teen has been found dead, according to Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews.