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Friday, May 17, 2013  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Thursday, May 02, 2013  A white Steinway grand piano salvaged from musician Fats Domino's home after Hurricane Katrina has been restored and will be the centerpiece of an exhibit in New Orleans' French Quarter.

Monday, April 15, 2013  C-SPAN is teamed up with Time Warner Cable to announce they will be in Columbia throughout the week.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Essex Holdings Inc. says it's building a new plant in rural Marion and creating 215 jobs.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  There will be no air show celebrating Myrtle Beach's 75th anniversary.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A bill aimed at growing the film industry in South Carolina is headed to the Senate floor.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Workers have finished repairing cracks at the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station in Fairfield County.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Eliminating the $1 bill could save taxpayers plenty over the next 30 years

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Tolkien heirs sue producers of 'Rings,' 'Hobbit' trilogies over 'questionable' merchandizing

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  The S.C. Peanut Board shed light on the peanut's growing role in the state with daily cooking demonstrations at the 2012 South Carolina State Fair.

Friday, August 17, 2012  A Holly Hill teen is getting 35 years in prison for the shooting death of a man on the South Carolina State University campus.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  DreamWorks, Chinese partners plan 'Kung Fu Panda' co-production, Shanghai entertainment center

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  Small Midwest farmers struggle to fill orders, stay afloat as drought, heat kill vegetables

Monday, July 23, 2012  Mariah Carey will be joining the cast of "American Idol."

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  Shoppers can shop online at the market's website in advance, choose the produce they'd like, and then pick up their fresh fruit and vegetables at the market on Wednesday.