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28 minutes ago  The South Carolina Legislature has passed a compromise on how to spend $6.7 billion in state taxes.

Today at 9:00 AM  FBI digs a 3rd day in search for remains of ex-Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa in suburban Detroit

Yesterday at 6:20 PM  State Law Enforcement Division agents are investigating a deadly shooting involving a West Columbia police officer.

Yesterday at 3:50 PM  A state audit of South Carolina First Steps says lawmakers need to define "school readiness" and implement pre-school testing to better determine which children most need help and how to boost chances for success.

Yesterday at 3:40 PM  The South Carolina State Ports Authority board has approved an aggressive budget for the next fiscal year that includes projections of an almost 6 percent increase in container volume.

Yesterday at 1:45 PM  State officials say the next contract for taxpayers' credit monitoring services must be issued next month to prevent a coverage lapse.

Yesterday at 11:30 AM  A church-affiliated retirement community in Orangeburg is seeking approval to serve beer and wine after its bid to serve liquor was rejected by state officials.

Monday, June 17, 2013  About 20 people were evacuated from the South Carolina Statehouse for about an hour after smoke from an escalator set off alarms.

Monday, June 17, 2013  The Lexington County Coroner has released the name of the teenager killed on Interstate 20 on Saturday.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  A group of South Carolina mothers is sending Father's Day gifts to the state's congressman, urging them to support gun control legislation.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  State officials are touting a U.S. Department of Commerce report that ranks South Carolina's economy as the 12th fastest growing in the nation.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Lawmakers hope to give South Carolina a boost in the next round of base closures with measures to help military families adjust when they move from another state and make the transition to civilian life.

Friday, June 14, 2013  A missing Kershaw County teen has been found dead, according to Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews.

Friday, June 14, 2013  South Carolina lawmakers have confirmed the appointments of two members to the state's Board of Paroles and Pardons.

Friday, June 14, 2013  A legislative panel working on a budget compromise has agreed to keep South Carolina's two state planes but not let colleges use them for athletic recruiting.