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Thursday, February 21, 2013  South Carolina business leaders are meeting with scholars and trade experts on China to discuss how to build communication and stronger business ties between the two cultures.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  People in the Midlands had the chance to learn about sustainability today and how it relates to business Tuesday morning.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says she hasn't spoken with anyone with Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's campaign about becoming his vice presidential running mate.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says no deals have been signed during her meetings at an international air show, but she says the sessions are vital for attracting new business to the Palmetto State.

Saturday, June 30, 2012  South Carolina's labor agency has a warning for businesses across the state: Check the legal status of your new employees through a free, online system or face immediate penalties starting Sunday.

Sunday, February 19, 2012  Google is offering South Carolina businesses a free website.

Friday, September 23, 2011  USC breaks ground on an innovative business school.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011  The bills from Gov. Nikki Haley's weeklong trip to Europe in June total more than $127,000 and are still coming in. But the governor returned home with two agreements with foreign employers that are in the works, not done deals as Haley has said.  Critics fire back at the trip calling it a waste of taxpayer money.

Friday, May 06, 2011  Governor Nikki Haley, Secretary of State Mark Hammond, Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director John Finan, and others marked the sixth anniversary of South Carolina Business One Stop.

Thursday, April 14, 2011  Amazon has halted the hiring process for a warehouse operation it plans to build in Lexington County while it awaits a sales tax break from state lawmakers.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  Haley said Wednesday she doesn't want to use state tax policy to pick winners and losers, but she will let the tax break become law without her signature if it passes.

Monday, January 11, 2010  A South Carolina businessman has been shot and killed after sheriff's deputies say he held up a convenience store and then pulled a gun on officers.

Monday, June 29, 2009  While Governor Mark Sanford continues to apologize for his recent actions some critics say that's not enough to get the state "back on track." Political advisors say the scandal is hurting the republican party's already tarnished image. Some fear the Sanford saga will affect more than just the governor's career.

Thursday, April 30, 2009  In a small midlands town, meet a woman who's cleaning the competition with her unique brand of products.

Monday, November 10, 2008  What's the biggest industry in South Carolina? Depends on who you ask.