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Tuesday, April 16, 2013  A joint South Carolina-Georgia shipping terminal on the Savannah River is expected to cost about $3.3 billion, which is less than earlier projections.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Indy Grits has quickly and quietly become the coolest event in our famously hot city.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley says South Carolina needs to get rid of government regulations that hamper businesses.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Restaurant owners across South Carolina are hoping they can draw residents to their tables during the seasonal lull in tourism.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Despite signs of economic recovery, hiring remains too weak to rapidly reduce the number of those unemployed.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Obama is mounting a public campaign to build support and leverage in the negotiations.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Slow economic recovery forces Thanksgiving travelers to make sacrifices, rely on relatives

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Robbery rates are at a high point this year in the Midlands. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says criminals may be getting an early start on holiday crime.

Monday, October 08, 2012  Spring freeze, drought leave corn maze, orchard operators worried about fall tourism season

Monday, July 09, 2012  Motorists driving on I-26 around the metro Columbia area had a rough time getting around.

Friday, April 27, 2012  Growth likely dipped in January-March quarter, but outlook for all of 2012 appears brighter

Monday, April 23, 2012  Social Security, Medicare strained by slow economic recovery, aging workforce

Friday, April 20, 2012  The 6th Annual Indie Grits Festival is a 10-day, deep-fat, southern fried, mega-event celebrating the best in independent film, art, music, craft, food, performance and technology.

Friday, April 06, 2012  US hiring slows in March as employers add just 120,000 jobs, unemployment rate dips to 8.2 percent

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  Judge to hear testimony on whether Virginia Tech should pay fines related to 2007 shootings