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Friday, April 19, 2013  Unemployment in South Carolina fell in March for the second month in a row.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Myrtle Beach officials have cut the ribbon on a new $118 million terminal at the Myrtle Beach International Airport.

Friday, February 15, 2013  The director of the state tourism department predicts this is the year the $15 billion industry returns to pre-Great Recession levels.

Sunday, January 27, 2013  A new South Carolina tourism season is approaching, and the director of the state tourism department predicts this is the year the $15 billion industry returns to pre-Great Recession levels.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  The largest airline serving Myrtle Beach is adding flights and will start using bigger planes to serve the resort that is the heart of South Carolina's $15 billion tourism industry.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Restaurant owners across South Carolina are hoping they can draw residents to their tables during the seasonal lull in tourism.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  State officials plan to highlight nature's gems to expand tourism in South Carolina.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says the state's $15 billion tourism industry is reaching new levels.

Monday, September 03, 2012  Tourists have continued to come to South Carolina's Grand Strand, but they're not spending as much money there as they used to.

Monday, August 20, 2012  South Carolina tourism leaders hope the state's $15 billion industry gets a boost from next month's Democratic National Convention in nearby Charlotte.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  The sharks, stingrays and fish at Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach have welcomed their 15 millionth visitor.

Friday, April 20, 2012  Federal regulators want to know if, and where, leases for drilling oil and natural gas should be issued along the mid- and south Atlantic coast.

Monday, February 27, 2012  Federal officials have confirmed that they are investigating several hundred thousand missing from the South Carolina Hospitality Association.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011  Gov. Nikki Haley is visiting the South Carolina coast to meet with leaders of the $18.4 billion tourism industry, one of the largest in the state.

Friday, January 29, 2010  South Carolina's $16 billion tourism industry is expected to make a slow, steady recovery this year, mirroring the national economy.