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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  AT&T is bringing its campaign about the dangers of texting while driving to Columbia. Company representatives will give people at one of its retail stores a chance to use a simulator that they say shows how dangerous it is to try to send a text message while behind the wheel.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Dozens of protesters stood outside of the Statehouse Wednesday protesting against sequestration.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  A proposed House bill would get rid of unemployment benefits for people who fail drug tests.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Hundreds of women took part in the One Billion Rising flash mob event at the Statehouse Thursday.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Alumni, students and advocates of the University of South Carolina and its eight regional campuses are heading to the Statehouse to advocate on behalf of public higher education.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Researchers at the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business; showed a new online tool to help the state government calculate impact on tax changes.

Saturday, January 19, 2013  Several bills filed over the past few years would allow the state to ignore federal laws on gun control and light bulbs and mint its own currency.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Election Day is shaking up seats at the Statehouse. Incumbent Sen. Jake Knotts is among two longtime lawmakers finding themselves on the losing end of Wednesday's ticket.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  The chief of security at the South Carolina Statehouse says officers arrested a protester for defecating on the grounds but couldn't remember when, and the state's public safety agency has yet to produce an incident report.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  It’s been almost a month since Occupy Columbia set up shop on state souse grounds; but some people aren't satisfied with the protestors who are camping out there.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  On Tuesday, Republican presidential hopeful Rick Perry proposed dramatic tax and spending changes at multiple campaign stops in South Carolina. Perry, seeking to regain the momentum he enjoyed in late August, said his plan would significantly spur economic growth.

Monday, May 10, 2010  Organizers of the Sons of Confederate Veterans say they are honoring all soldiers, both black and white, who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010  When Gov. Mark Sanford takes the podium to deliver the annual State of the State adress, he will do so knowing it will be his last. But that "lame duck" status doesn't mean he will shy away from issues that he sees as important to South Carolina's future.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009  Gov. Sanford wants federal money to pay debt