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Monday, June 03, 2013  South Carolina's legislators have passed more than 40 measures into law this year, with highlights providing incentives to Boeing, allowing for legal raffles and helping prevent the mentally ill from buying guns.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  A Lancaster man has been accused of beating a 5-year-old girl to death.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  An apartment fire has left 16 people without a home.

Monday, February 25, 2013  South Carolina's state-owned utility has agreed to loan the Laurens County Development Commission $1.5 million to build a shell building.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Chick-Fil-A helping the homeless this month by teaming up with the Oliver Gospel Mission.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  South Carolina schools Superintendent Mick Zais wants to create a new, statewide district for failing schools.

Monday, July 09, 2012  The Oliver Gospel Mission received a truck filled with free furniture Monday.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  A company Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway says preyed on veterans for their education benefits has agreed to pay a total of $2.5 million to 20 states and turn over its website to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Friday, June 08, 2012  About 100 members of the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing are on their way to Afghanistan.

Sunday, May 06, 2012  A Mother of the Church is spiritual leader that guides and provides assistance to church members.

Thursday, January 29, 2009  Small symbols posted outside businesses can help reassure customers about safety like restaurant report cards. If you see an "F" on a restaurant door you might choose a different place for dinner