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Thursday, March 21, 2013  US mink farms grow as Chinese consumers' demand for fur coats sends pelt prices skyrocketing

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  The show provides national exposure to the shelters across the country that provide the puppy athletes and the kittens that star in the halftime show.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  A South Carolina legislative panel has approved giving state agency directors and college presidents their first state-provided raise in five years.

Monday, October 08, 2012  Presidential race rumbles into final 4 weeks; Romney talks foreign affairs, Obama raises cash

Monday, July 30, 2012  Romney praises Israel's success, but his failure to mention occupation outrages Palestinians

Tuesday, July 17, 2012 

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Romney tries out new attack in Pennsylvania while Obama raises money in Texas

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Senate Democrats pushing tax cuts for companies that hire workers, give raises, buy equipment

Monday, July 09, 2012  State lawmakers are trying to save the state's Art Commission by overriding Governor Haley's veto.

Friday, July 06, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's budget vetoes include wiping out two agencies in an unprecedented move that puts 38 people in limbo.

Friday, July 06, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's 81 vetoes of the Legislature's spending plans would wipe out the state Arts Commission, cut money for teachers' pay raises, and designate less money to a Commerce Department fund used to close economic development deals.

Friday, June 22, 2012  House and Senate members are trying to break a stalemate and agree to a budget compromise.

Saturday, May 26, 2012  Two years ago, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce endorsed Nikki Haley's democratic rival during the 2010 S.C. elections.  Now, the business group is changing their tune, and handing out some high praise of Gov. Haley.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  Nomination all but in hand, Mitt Romney turns toward money and GOP reconciliation

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  A group of Palmetto State teachers criticized Governor Nikki Haley Wednesday, for not including teacher raises in her executive budget.