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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Idaho spud giant bets on biotech potatoes 12 years after similar Monsanto push failed

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Judge in New York rips government for opposing his order giving broader access to morning-after pill

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  New Mexico slaughterhouse becomes ground zero in emotional debate over horse slaughter

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Despite opposition from Hilton Head Island officials, Beaufort County is going ahead with plans to build a $45 million interchange at the entrance to the resort island.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham says Chuck Hagel "seems clueless" on U.S. policy toward Iran and he's urging the Obama administration to reconsider its defense secretary nominee.

Monday, December 24, 2012  Activists said they would rather fall off the cliff than agree to a compromise that includes tax increases for any Americans, no matter how high their income.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Two local politicians are making new proposals to find out why nearly four million South Carolina tax payer files were accessed by an international hacker and to make sure it never happens again.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Incumbent Democrat Jim Clyburn has easily won re-election to Congress in South Carolina's black-majority 6th District.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  South Carolina voters go to the polls to select their picks for president, Congress and the Legislature, plus decide whether future governors can choose their running mate. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Monday, November 05, 2012  South Carolina's strange 2012 election limps to a close Tuesday, with just one statewide issue and one U.S. House race where one opponent hasn't raised at least 10 times more money than the other.

Friday, October 12, 2012  Clemson University wants to ban use of any tobacco products on campus in two years.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Artists are scheduled to protest at the Statehouse Monday in opposition of Gov. Nikki Haley's decision to eliminate all funding for the South Carolina Arts Commission.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Members of the Westboro Baptist Church plan to picket at the memorial services of two fallen South Carolina soldiers.

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

Thursday, May 10, 2012  Obama heads to Clooney gala fundraiser with gay marriage stance figuring to invigorate backers