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Friday, May 10, 2013  Pilots from the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort are conducting takeoff and landing exercises that could disturb residents near the installation.

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

Monday, May 06, 2013  South Carolina's interim unemployment director says the agency is overpaying less and recouping more of the excess benefits that are doled out.

Monday, May 06, 2013  South Congaree town leaders and residents are still in shock after last week's search of their town hall by SLED and Federal Agents.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Supporters of the immigration bill brought forward last month by a group of four Republican and four Democratic senators have been cautiously optimistic.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Neighbors applaud, cheer after authorities capture Boston Marathon bombing suspect

Friday, April 19, 2013  All residents of Boston were ordered to stay in their homes Friday morning as the search for the surviving suspect in the marathon bombings continued after a long night of violence that left another suspect dead.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Tens of thousands of South Carolinians addicted to drugs or alcohol will become eligible for health insurance under the federal health care overhaul.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  A South Carolina Senate committee has advanced a measure that creates more oversight of public agency computer systems following the massive breach of the state's tax collection agency.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Some South Carolina residents are upset about sewage from Charlotte.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  The South Carolina African American Chamber of Commerce is offering small business owners a chance to get more information about filing their taxes.

Monday, February 25, 2013  South Carolina's Medicaid agency hopes home visits steer patients away from expensive trips to the emergency room.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The House budget-writing committee has advanced a spending plan that includes $75 million for Medicaid initiatives designed to improve residents' health.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  The results of the latest Winthrop Poll were released early Wednesday morning.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Beaufort City Council has torpedoed the idea of so-called "botels" at the Beaufort's Downtown Marina.