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Yesterday at 7:00 AM  Consumer watchdog group warns that most sunscreens meet FDA standards, but questionable SPF ratings persist

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  For the second time in a year, a Pee Dee area state lawmaker finds himself behind bars.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Kershaw Co. Senator Vincent Sheheen and State Treasurer Curtis Loftis want to go one step ahead to help victims from last fall's hack at the state Department of Revenue.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Top Boston cop to tell Congress he's OK with more cameras, not 'police state,' after bombings

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  South Carolina lawmakers want to extend and enhance credit services for taxpayers compromised by last fall's hacking at the Revenue Department.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Cybersecurity consultants say South Carolina should spend $15 million next year to better secure residents' personal data.

Friday, May 03, 2013  A spokesman for Gov. Nikki Haley says the first family is safe after being evacuated for a small fire at the Governor's Mansion.

Friday, May 03, 2013  New federal report cites many causes for dramatic bee disappearance

Thursday, May 02, 2013  The parents of a 2-year-old Conway boy who grabbed a loaded gun and killed himself on Christmas Day are facing new charges.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Marriage equality supporters joining one another Tuesday, not in matrimony, but to support a new bill protecting that would protect against discrimination in the workplace.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  South Carolina is honoring Boeing for its environmental record.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  An environmental group has sued Santee Cooper, saying the state-owned utility has known for more than a decade that arsenic was seeping from its coal-fired power plant In Conway.

Monday, April 29, 2013  While it appears to be your normal Sunday service at Bibleway Church in Columbia, Calvin Jackson and church leaders work hard daily to make sure everyone is protected on the campus of Bibleway.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Six people have been arrested and two young children are in protective custody after a meth lab bust, according to the Newberry County Sheriff's Office.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Travelers Rest has voted to annex Furman University.