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Wednesday, March 27, 2013  A review released by the South Carolina General Assembly Legislative Audit Council says voting machines used in South Carolina are not certified by a federal Election Assistance Commission.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  AP-NORC Center survey shows high pessimism among low-wage workers despite job gains

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Magnetic levitation, high speed rail and monorails are among suggested solutions to ease the gridlock along the Interstate 26 corridor leading into Charleston.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  The show provides national exposure to the shelters across the country that provide the puppy athletes and the kittens that star in the halftime show.

Monday, January 28, 2013  President Obama's Affordable Care Act was passed last year,  which means important changes are coming for everyone filing for taxes starting with this tax season.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  The largest airline serving Myrtle Beach is adding flights and will start using bigger planes to serve the resort that is the heart of South Carolina's $15 billion tourism industry.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  The Twelve Days of Fitness have just started at Pivotal Fitness in Columbia, where they're "giving the gift of guilt free endulgence" this holiday season.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  President Barack Obama, in a speech at the National Defense University on Monday, pointedly warned Syrian President Bashar Assad not to use his arsenal.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Low-cost airline carrier JetBlue will begin serving Charleston next year.

Saturday, August 25, 2012  Apple's $1 billion award in Samsung patents lawsuit could mean fewer smartphone options for consumers

Friday, July 13, 2012  Lexington County residents have a chance to get their pets spayed and neutered for free.

Friday, May 25, 2012  CEO pay up 6 percent last year, AP study finds; shareholder activists see progress

Monday, May 14, 2012  South Carolina's governor has signed a charter school bill that the state's education superintendent called his top legislative priority,

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  A bill giving tax breaks to parents who send their children to private school or educate them at home has advanced in the Senate.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  South Carolina Education Superintendent Mick Zais is celebrating the passage of a bill to strengthen and expand charter schools statewide.