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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Two small central Kentucky cities top a list of what one business magazine considers the best small cities in the United States.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  The University of South Carolina will join other public colleges in the state when it opens an economic development office in July.

Monday, April 08, 2013  A supplier to heavy-equipment manufacturers plans to open a facility in Anderson County and hire 250 people over five years.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  A former research scientist at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg says he has been fired for questioning the use of grant money.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The governor welcomed SCSU board members to the state house Friday; hoping to find a solution to help the school recover from many controversies over the last two years.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley and officials from the state Department of Commerce are talking about ways to foster economic development in rural areas.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Saluda's mayor claimed nearly $27,000 in travel reimbursements in 2012, more than triple what he spent on travel the year before.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  A Grand Strand lumber company is adding more than 50 jobs because of increased demand as the housing industry rebounds from the Great Recession.

Monday, November 26, 2012  The state Commerce Department says it spent $134,000 on economic development trips to London and Tokyo earlier this year. That's $26,000 below the agency's initial estimates.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  A state-of-the-art facility opening its doors in Cayce Wednesday morning.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  A medical supply company is closing its plant in Oconee County, eliminating nearly 600 jobs.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley ordered the flags above the Statehouse to be flown at half-staff to remember those who died in the Sept. 11, 2011, terrorist attacks.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Budget overrides by the South Carolina Senate reopen two agencies, give $10 million to districts for salary increases and transfer that same amount to the Commerce Department to close deals.

Friday, July 06, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's budget vetoes include wiping out two agencies in an unprecedented move that puts 38 people in limbo.

Friday, July 06, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's 81 vetoes of the Legislature's spending plans would wipe out the state Arts Commission, cut money for teachers' pay raises, and designate less money to a Commerce Department fund used to close economic development deals.