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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  From the mountains to the ocean, South Carolinians will soon have a chance to hike and bike across the entire state, and one corporation is doing their part to make it possible.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  The Free Medical Clinic of Columbia provides free healthcare to thousands of South Carolinians who are uninsured.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  The state's unemployment agency says about 29,000 South Carolinians will stop receiving jobless benefits at year's end as federally funded extensions expire.

Monday, November 26, 2012  U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and two other South Carolinians are being honored for the leadership they have provided to the state.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Kristy Cameron says the recent storms in the New York/New Jersey area hit her personally. Cameron is originally from Brooklyn, but now lives in Sumter. She made Sumter her home, and is looking for her fellow South Carolinians to help her fill a 26 foot rental truck with warm coats, blankets and non-perishable food for storm victims in the New York and New Jersey area.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  With Hurricane Sandy gone from the Northeast, the American Red Cross is asking for blood to help those in need.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  A new study says thousands of eligible South Carolina voters may not have the right identification they would need to vote if the state's voter ID law goes into effect.

Monday, April 30, 2012  Super commuters forced to travel long distances to work each day are paying the price.

Sunday, April 22, 2012  April is child abuse prevention month, and social services advocates are urging South Carolinians to be aware of ways to keep kids safe.

Friday, April 20, 2012  Federal regulators want to know if, and where, leases for drilling oil and natural gas should be issued along the mid- and south Atlantic coast.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  A USC professor and speech pathologist is conducting a stroke trial for people who have impaired speech after experiencing a stroke.

Monday, March 05, 2012  State officials hope that a week of awareness about severe weather will help South Carolinians be prepared if a big storm hits. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service will spend this week reminding people that severe storms, tornadoes and flash floods are significant hazards in the state.

Friday, November 11, 2011  A farm near Conway is offering South Carolinians a chance to learn about old-fashioned living.

Thursday, October 06, 2011  A new report shows South Carolina is spending more money on public education than last year.  However, a state watchdog group says taxpayers aren't getting a return on their investment.

Tuesday, May 04, 2010  South Carolina residents and civic groups were honored for their work with senior citizens.