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Wednesday, October 24, 2012  South Carolina's agricultural agency has found another way to promote the State Farmers Market after losing $1 million from the state budget.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  South Carolina's budget experts say there's no reason to change spending now.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  With unemployment above 8 percent, it is hard to believe there may be a day when there are more jobs than people to fill them.  According to Lori Cook, who sat down with Tyler Ryan on Good Day, that day may be less than a decade away.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  South Carolina's lower-than-expected surplus means $15 million worth of projects disappears from the state budget.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  South Carolina's chief accountant says there's no money for nearly $15 million worth of projects approved in the state budget.

Monday, February 27, 2012  The state of South Carolina has a lot of stuff it's not using and it's ready to sell. The Post and Courier of Charleston reporting there are more than 40 surplus properties listed for sale at the Budget and Control Board's Division of General Services website.

Friday, February 17, 2012  Trustees at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg say they will cover a budget shortfall this year largely with reserve funds. Reserve funds, a book store surplus and money left over from other projects is being used to cover a shortfall of nearly $4 million.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin highlighted the city’s accomplishments and future challenges in his annual State of the City address Wednesday night.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  South Carolina legislators will have to decide what to do with an additional $770 million.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011  South Carolina senators will resume debate on a $5.9 billion general budget buoyed by signs of good economic news.  State revenues are running ahead of projections for the fiscal year that ends June 30.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010  Reports say city officials are forecasting a $1 million shortfall just one month after announcing a budget surplus.  City Manager Steve Gantt says a tax hike may be the answer rather than cutting spending.

Monday, December 01, 2008  Anyone donating a toy to Toys for Tots could get a deal on surplus state property in South Carolina.