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Palmetto State gets new weapon to fight wildfires
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Wildfire season is approaching, and the South Carolina Forestry will be ready; thanks to some new equipment.
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The State Forestry Department will be even more prepared for wildfire season.
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Ready to buy a car? A behind the scenes look at the process
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The car buying process can often one that is among the most stressful of situations, between selecting the right car, figuring out payments, and of course, the stereotypical car salesman who will do most anything to “put you in a car today.”
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Number of college grads making minimum wage up by 70%
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Getting a good job after college could be harder than college itself. There were 284,000 college graduates working for minimum wage in the past year, according to the Labor Department.
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Legislators get taste of South Carolina
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
The ninth annual South Carolina Hospitality Day was held on the state house grounds.
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Strawberry farmers: Cold weather will affect SC economy
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Jennifer Jordan is the farm manager at Cottle Strawberry Farm in Columbia. She's been working around the clock this month to keep the plants protected from the freezing temperatures.
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City Roots Farm working to become certified organic
Thursday, March 14, 2013
As organic foods become more popular, some wonder if they are really better for you or if it's all hype. And the question remains: Just what makes a food organic anyway?
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These boots were made for toting: A Craftsmen's Classic must see
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Husband and wife bring their infamous "cowboy purse" to Columbia's favorite spring event.
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Looming federal spending cuts could hit SC hard
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
March 1 is almost here, and automatic federal spending cuts could hit South Carolina hard.
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Morning fire destroys CMRTA bus
Monday, February 25, 2013
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department responded to a fire on a CMRTA bus Monday morning on Two Notch Road near Benedict College.
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Gold mine in Kershaw makes progress toward large scale opening
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.
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Miyo's restaurant chain agrees to pay back wages after fed probe
Thursday, February 21, 2013
A Columbia restaurant chain has agreed to pay thousands of dollars in back wages as part of a federal investigation.
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Ex-DHHS employee indicted in SC agency data breach
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Two people have been indicted in connection with a data breach at South Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services.
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