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Thursday, April 18, 2013  Data posted online for South Carolina's 60 acute-care hospitals shows a wide disparity in their financial health, with bottom lines ranging from a four-year loss of $96 million to a combined profit of $223 million.

Monday, April 01, 2013  AP IMPACT: Mexican cartels dispatch trusted agents to live and work deep inside United States

Monday, March 25, 2013  Crop insurance claims total $16 billion after widespread U.S. drought; cost stirs debate in Congress

Monday, March 18, 2013  Some South Carolina residents are upset about sewage from Charlotte.

Sunday, March 10, 2013  A Clemson University researcher says widespread interest in the world of the undead isn't just a random fad.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Some feedlots, meatpackers closing after US ranchers sold off cattle amid widespread drought

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Two people have been indicted in connection with a data breach at South Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley has announced the names of 164 people who have agreed to help her get re-elected, even while reiterating she won't decide until this summer whether she'll seek a second term.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  The Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission and the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission are teaming up to make senior citizens’ holiday season a little brighter and warmer.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Evidence of Congress' plummeting popularity is everywhere.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Holiday shopping can be a fun time, but if you're not careful, it can also create a new financial burden with the new year arrives.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Health officials in South Carolina are reporting the first flu death of the season is in Barnwell County.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  The fountains at Five Points are blue for a good cause.

Monday, October 29, 2012  South Carolina electric crews assisting with states directly impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  South Carolina health officials are warning visitors to the upcoming state fair to be vigilant about a new strain of swine flu.