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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.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The ninth annual South Carolina Hospitality Day was held on the state house grounds.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  AT&T is visiting the University of South Carolina campus to talk about the dangers of texting while driving.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  A state lawmaker is proposing that all members of the South Carolina State University Board of Trustees be replaced.

Monday, January 14, 2013  A state lawmaker is proposing that state health officials offer the HPV vaccine and educational material to seventh graders in South Carolina

Monday, December 10, 2012  The state Legislative Audit Council is investigating the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs amid allegations mentally and physically disabled clients have been abused.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  It was back to normal for employees at the State Arts Commission; eight days after the agency was shut down.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  New numbers show voters are split on Governor Nikki Haley's job performance.  Her approval rating is healing, but hasn't improved much since plummeting last December.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  A South Carolina Senate panel has approved a bill that would increase the amount of time that state ethics investigators have to prosecute public officials.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  A measure suspending the authority of South Carolina's environmental agency to make dredging decisions is a step away from heading to the governor's desk.

Sunday, January 08, 2012  An attorney for state Rep. Thad Viers says the Myrtle Beach Republican charged with harassing his ex-girlfriend will not resign.

Thursday, March 18, 2010  Lawmakers voted 67 to 46 to alter the state plan, to no longer pay for abortions for state workers.

Monday, March 15, 2010  South Carolina legislators expect to head off steep cuts to the state's disabilities programs with nearly $200 million in federal bailout cash.

Thursday, March 04, 2010  Some lawmakers have proposed a bill that would allow legislators with concealed weapons permits to carry weapons where other people with permits can't.

Thursday, February 18, 2010  With tax collections tanking and jobless rates at record highs, state legislators are appealing to conservative voters by bashing the federal government.