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Tuesday, May 28, 2013  South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis is undergoing tests in the hospital after suffering chest pains.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  A Bishopville police officer is recovering from serious injuries after he was attacked by a dog while on patrol.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The first day of Spring often symbolizes freshness, light, warmth and rebirth. This year we have another reason to feel those delicious sensations of pleasure... it's the first International Day of Happiness.

Friday, February 22, 2013  A man cleared in the 2004 killing of an Oconee County cab driver is suing the authorities who arrested him.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Five sea turtles stunned in cold northern waters are coming to South Carolina for treatment.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  An aquarium in Charleston is helping care for some sick and injured sea turtles from New England.

Thursday, April 12, 2012  A festival for dogs will be held at a Midlands church Saturday afternoon to raise money for a local animal shelter.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012  A legislative panel has approved a bill to allow government agencies to pay more than a $600,000 per-event liability limit that protects public agencies from having to pay unlimited damages.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  A legislative panel has postponed a vote on a bill that would exclude medical expenses from the $600,000 per-event liability cap that protects the government from paying unlimited damages, regardless of the number of government entities involved.

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.

Saturday, September 04, 2010  He touted efforts to create jobs, make college more affordable, help the middle class build retirement nest eggs, cut taxes on these families and stop health insurance companies from refusing to cover people with pre-existing medical conditions.