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Friday, April 19, 2013  Unemployment in South Carolina fell in March for the second month in a row.

Monday, March 18, 2013  South Carolina's unemployment rate increased slightly in January.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The calendar may say 2013, but the companies, jobs, and money continue to come in to the Palmetto State.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Amid distractions, Romney seeks to refocus campaign on economy with push on energy sector jobs

Friday, August 10, 2012  Houses dating back to the 1950s at Shaw Air Force Base are being replaced with contempoorary-style residences.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  An automotive parts manufacturer is hoping to create 80 new jobs as part of an expansion in Greenville County.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  The South Carolina House wants to ban public schools from buying meat containing the common beef filler dubbed "pink slime."

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Equipment maker Caterpillar Inc. plans to spend $20 million to expand one of its South Carolina manufacturing plants to handle growing demand.

Friday, March 04, 2011  Wisconsin governor talks to Democrats about returning, promises to issue layoff notices.

Wednesday, March 02, 2011  Gov. Scott Walker is plowing ahead with his full plan for balancing Wisconsin's budget, proposing massive cuts to public schools.

Monday, February 28, 2011  Police relent, allow protesters to camp overnight in Wisconsin Capitol as sit-in nears 2 weeks

Sunday, February 27, 2011  The Wisconsin budget as it stands now is balanced, and Gov. Walker is under no legal obligation to make changes.

Friday, January 08, 2010  Lack of confidence in the economic recovery led employers to shed a more-than-expected 85,000 jobs in December even as the unemployment rate held at 10 percent.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008  A Greenville man who says his business suffered in the decline of the textile industry has been flying the U.S. flag upside down to protest the bailout of the financial sector.