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Thursday, March 21, 2013  South Carolina Schools Superintendent Mick Zais says congressional action averted the continuation of a $36 million federal punishment over special education spending.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says the state's $15 billion tourism industry is reaching new levels.

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  Military personnel will be able to attend the 2012 PGA Championship at Kiawah Island even if the event is sold out as expected.

Sunday, July 31, 2011  The owner of South Carolina's only golf course on the PGA tour is working to combat erosion that's threatening to send Harbour Town's most famous green into the ocean.

Friday, July 08, 2011  From August 1-7, organizers will set up Pete Dye's seaside masterpiece like the pros will play it when the PGA arrives next year. That's a layout of 7,606 yards with greens as fast as Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson will face next summer. Cost of the round is $205 for resort guests.

Thursday, June 16, 2011  The Royal Bank of Canada will be the new sponsor for the Heritage tournament on Hilton Head Island.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  Simon Fraser told town council on Tuesday the plan would use a mix of $30 million over five years if a title sponsor can't be found by the end of the month.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011  A Beaufort County councilwoman has suggested that the PGA's Heritage golf tournament on Hilton Head Island switch from a Scottish theme to an African-America theme to reflect the South Carolina Lowcountry.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010  A group is teeing off the second year of an effort to raise money to keep the Heritage golf tournament on Hilton Head Island.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010  Hilton Head Island and Beaufort County could provide a total of $2 million for the Heritage PGA Tour tournament, which is without a corporate sponsor.

Saturday, July 24, 2010  The Ocean Course was built on Kiawah Island near Charleston for the 1991 Ryder Cup matches.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010  What do you think of the House's approval to loan $10 million to a PGA golf tournament?

Friday, February 19, 2010  Link to full text of his statement included. Story updated with new content.

Thursday, December 03, 2009  Tiger Woods' fall from grace rekindles role-model debate

Tuesday, December 01, 2009  The Florida Highway Patrol has completed its investigation of the car crash involving professional golfer Tiger Woods.