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Friday, February 22, 2013  Haile Gold Mine was purchased by Romarko Minerals in 2007 after being shut down since the 1990s. As Romarko plans to reopen it on the largest scale yet, many in Kershaw are hoping this is just the beginning of new growth for a struggling community.

Monday, August 13, 2012  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency contractors have finished their soil sampling work in a Columbia neighborhood that was once home to a fertilizer plant.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Dogs and cats are the most popular pets in American households, but  what happens to their droppings may be causing a not-so-welcome effect on our environment and our health.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  A historic mine in Lancaster County is being revived by a new search for gold.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Mike Ritchie’s family has owned this pond and the land around it since the 1960's; but now that pond is a muddy mess and Ritchie blames construction on a new high school and career center going up nearby on Broad River and Mount Vernon Church roads.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  It's hard to believe that something re-emerging in the Pacific Ocean could have a big impact on South Carolina's future drought status, but forecasters say that's exactly what's happening.

Thursday, July 14, 2011  A public hearing on a proposed rate hike by Carolina Water Service was flooded Wednesday by more than 200 Midlands residents and business owners. The utility is requesting an 80 percent increase in its water rate and a 14 percent increase in its sewer rate.

Monday, July 04, 2011  The U.S. Coast Guard in Charleston was put on alert early Sunday morning, when some unexpected visitors came crashing through their gate.

Monday, July 04, 2011  Exxon claims Montana spill limited but governor doubtful, says company needs to look harder

Monday, June 06, 2011  Wildlife officials say below-normal water temperatures have killed nearly all the white shrimp in the waters along the Carolinas coast.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011  A celebration of water in the Capital City and its all part of drinking water week 2011. City water officials using the time to evaluate standards and the millions of dollars in improvements being made to the city's water system.