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Saturday, June 15, 2013  State officials are touting a U.S. Department of Commerce report that ranks South Carolina's economy as the 12th fastest growing in the nation.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  South Carolina's population grew more than 2 percent between 2010 and 2012. And new numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau show the fastest growing areas are along the state's coast.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  State Commerce officials will be in Paris next week without Gov. Nikki Haley to tout South Carolina's growing aerospace industry.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The Senate Finance Committee has advanced a plan that funds road and bridge construction by redirecting taxes, borrowing money and raising fees.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Legislation giving the Boeing Co. $120 million in incentives for their expansion plans in South Carolina is one vote away from reaching the governor's desk.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  State incentives for Boeing's expansion plans in North Charleston are clearly ready for takeoff.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  A Georgetown man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to putting two dogs in duct tape and throwing them into a canal.

Friday, March 08, 2013  New TSA policy allowing small knives and bats on airliners fuels growing protest

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  A buzz is growing around Columbia about a new business coming to Five Points.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the Berkeley County School District for possible ethics violations.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Bacteria, drought, heavy crop load: It's been a disappointing year for the citrus crop in Florida

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

Monday, February 25, 2013  Marijuana legalization in 2 states prompts state gardening dilemma, private sector opportunity

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  The Senate's top Democrat proposes borrowing $500 million to fund road projects across South Carolina.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Discovery network exploring marijuana for 2 new TV series, 'Weed Country' and 'Pot Cops'