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Thursday, May 02, 2013  The Senate Ethics Committee has accused state Sen. Robert Ford of intentionally altering documents as the legislative panel reviewed his campaign records.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The attorney for Sen. Robert Ford says the ethics charges against the 64-year-old Charleston Democrat stem from bookkeeping errors.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The Senate Ethics Committee has found probable cause that Sen. Robert Ford committed multiple ethics violations.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Last October Stephanie McMillan got news no parent ever wants to hear, her seven year old son was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The historic Beaufort home seen by movie audiences in the films "The Big Chill" and "The Great Santini" is for sale.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Investigators are working to determine what caused a fire that killed two adults and five children in rural Kentucky.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  Starting this fall all students entering seventh grade will have to be up to date on the vaccine that protects against whooping cough.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  State lawmakers are proposing a bill to that would offer cervical cancer vaccine to adolescents.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Authorities say seven people, including five students, have been injured after a small truck collided with a school bus in suburban Charleston.

Friday, February 15, 2013  The director of the state tourism department predicts this is the year the $15 billion industry returns to pre-Great Recession levels.

Friday, February 01, 2013  '30 Rock' ends a 7-season marathon of spoofing modern life and the world of TV

Thursday, January 31, 2013  The S.C. Department of Agriculture is asking legislators for $14.4 million to own a bigger share of the State Farmers Market.

Sunday, January 27, 2013  A new South Carolina tourism season is approaching, and the director of the state tourism department predicts this is the year the $15 billion industry returns to pre-Great Recession levels.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  A teacher accused of having sex with her students is no longer a teacher with Richland School District One.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  What's in an inch? Apparently, enough missing meat, cheese and tomatoes to cause an uproar.