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Thursday, April 04, 2013  A tool retailer is planning to create 200 new jobs with the expansion of its distribution center in Dillon County.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley is praising House Republicans in South Carolina for proposing to further cut income taxes.

Friday, February 01, 2013  The loss of a South Congaree Police Department K-9 Officer is affecting not only the small department, but the community as well.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Researchers at the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business; showed a new online tool to help the state government calculate impact on tax changes.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  In the wake of Hurricane Hugo almost 25 years ago, relief for the South Carolina coast poured in from all over the nation. Now the Charleston area is returning the favor by working to help areas of the Northeast hammered by Superstorm Sandy.

Monday, October 29, 2012  Many congregations are using new technology and social media to reach new followers and get their message across.

Friday, October 05, 2012  Lexington County deputies say they found a man who was running a methamphetamine lab in the tool box attached to the bed of a pickup truck near Irmo.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  A task force comprised of Sumter law enforcement agencies has been formed in an effort to apprehend whomever is responsible for killing a Sumter teen.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  A Senate committee has whittled down a bill enabling residents to use gold and silver coins as currency.

Thursday, April 19, 2012  A new manufacturing plant in Orangeburg is expected to bring 300 jobs to South Carolina.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  Entrepreneurs and small business owners are invited to use a new online tool to grow their businesses in South Carolina.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  Business leaders across the Midlands have flocked to the capital city to find their SocialCrush.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011  Security is always a major concern for anyone with a computer and now there's something else to worry about. And it's all in the hands of the average person's smartphone.

Thursday, May 12, 2011  South Carolina lawmakers are proposing a bill that would give the state another form of legal tender.  Sen. David Thomas, a Republican from Greenville, wants to make gold and silver coins another option in the Palmetto State.  Lawmakers are calling it the Sound Money Legislation.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010  Those who knew Tooley for years describe him as a courteous, intelligent guy who wouldn't hurt anyone. He was book smart and won raves from his high school teachers.