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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, March 14, 2013  Law enforcement officers from North and South Carolina are scheduled to be in Spartanburg this week for training on K9 techniques.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Scientists from Clemson University are to deliver an update on their research into peanut farming.

Friday, December 14, 2012  Clemson University is slated to hold a meeting that organizers hope will help businesspeople make their technology systems more secure.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Leaders in one South Carolina town are looking at guidelines that would require many nonprofits to start paying for traffic control, trash cleanup and other costs for races, walks and other events.

Monday, October 22, 2012  Officials say the South Carolina State Fair was a big success this year.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  Groups hosting events in the Town of Lexington may have to pay for future events.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Artists are scheduled to protest at the Statehouse Monday in opposition of Gov. Nikki Haley's decision to eliminate all funding for the South Carolina Arts Commission.