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Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Tuesday house democrats speaking out against ethics reform.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Animal advocates from throughout the state gathered in Columbia Wednesday to lobby for animal protection legislation.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  A South Carolina House panel has advanced a bill that increases politicians' income disclosure, steps up penalties for ethics violations and eliminates legislative ethics panels.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Filing your taxes can be a frustrating task but it's a task that cannot be avoided.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  The Lexington attorney charged with extorting more than $1 million from clients has been given a delay in his case.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  A prominent Lexington attorney has been indicted after authorities say he extorted more than $1 million from clients by threatening them with criminal charges or civil penalties that did not exist.

Saturday, June 30, 2012  South Carolina's labor agency has a warning for businesses across the state: Check the legal status of your new employees through a free, online system or face immediate penalties starting Sunday.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  South Carolina's schools chief is asking a federal court to suspend a $36 million penalty against the state and review an order by U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  Summer is a great time to work on projects outside, but a new digging law in South Carolina will require people to take an extra step before getting started.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehciles is looking into a fake document that is being placed on vehicles parked in spaces reserved for those with disabilities.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  A loaded gun was discovered in a passenger's carry-on bag Monday afternoon at Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  A son of the late Gov. Carroll Campbell owes nearly $380,000 in penalties to the state Ethics Commission for failing to file campaign finance reports from an unsuccessful 2006 bid for lieutenant governor.

Friday, March 04, 2011  Columbia Rep. Leon Howard has proposed sharply increasing the penalties for soliciting prostitutes.  What do you think about the idea?

Thursday, December 23, 2010  Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson laments stiff penalties for pot possession

Friday, February 05, 2010  The state's jobless benefits agency has provided more details on its failure to pay state and federal income taxes on unemployment benefits last year.