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Sunday, May 05, 2013  A showdown is looming in the South Carolina Senate over efforts to find extra money for the state's crumbling roads and bridges.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Federal lawmakers who visited the Port of Charleston say a federal trust fund could meet much of the nation's harbor-deepening needs if more than half its money weren't used for other projects.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Nearly 400 workers who received layoff notices from the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce can apply for jobs within the restructured agency.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Legislation to provide Boeing $120 million in incentives for its expansion plans in North Charleston could receive final approval next week.

Friday, April 05, 2013  A new exhibit showcasing spacecrafts and aliens is opening this weekend in Myrtle Beach, but if you can't wait until your next vacation, the UFO Welcome Center is just a short trip up Interstate 26 in Bowman.

Sunday, March 24, 2013  The former candidate for governor was at Books on Broad in Camden Sunday; signing copies of his new book The Right Way: Getting the Palmetto State back on track.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  The South Carolina African American Chamber of Commerce is offering small business owners a chance to get more information about filing their taxes.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Federal regulators have given good marks to progress at a South Carolina project to turn weapons-grade plutonium into nuclear reactor fuel.

Monday, February 25, 2013  South Carolina's state-owned utility has agreed to loan the Laurens County Development Commission $1.5 million to build a shell building.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  The Senate's top Democrat proposes borrowing $500 million to fund road projects across South Carolina.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  The House budget-writing committee has advanced a bill shifting money collected from the state sales tax on cars to road and bridge repair.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley is calling on legislators to put additional revenue toward fixing South Carolina's roads and bridges.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Columbia fire crews have reopened Kelly Mill Road after shutting it down earlier Thursday evening to fight two structure fires.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Four people are safe after evacuating a midnight fire in their home.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Legislators agree South Carolina's roads and bridges are in dire need of work. How to pay for it is another matter.