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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The state Supreme Court has dismissed several claims in a lawsuit brought against Carnival cruise lines concerning Charleston's year-round cruise industry.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Chaos is in it's fourth day as violence flares out of control between a group of demonstrators and police in Instabul, Turkey.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  The grand re-opening of the USO South Carolina airport center was held Thursday afternoon.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  A park has been created in Charleston to note the contributions of the Irish to the state of South Carolina.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  The number of fatalities on South Carolina roads this Memorial Day holiday weekend jumped significantly, in part because of an increase in motorcycle deaths.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Cruise passengers expected back in US after fire on Royal Caribbean ship cancels trip

Monday, May 27, 2013  The new leader of what used to be the South Carolina Hospitality Association said the group's membership has stabilized as it works to pay back nearly $500,000 stolen from its hotels and restaurants.

Monday, May 27, 2013  Active duty military are getting free admission to the fire museum in North Charleston this summer.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Brightly colored hot air balloons will be flying over Simpsonville as part of an annual Memorial Day celebration.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  A wild animal exhibit rolled into town this week, bringing with it plenty of controversy.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Low gas prices are expected to mean more driving for South Carolinians over the Memorial Day weekend.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  In an ongoing effort to balance our finances with the pursuit of happiness, it's time to get creative to secure your summer fun as well as your bottom line.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  A California winery has recovered four cases of Cabernet Sauvignon aged on the bottom of Charleston Harbor in South Carolina for three months.

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.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  From the mountains to the ocean, South Carolinians will soon have a chance to hike and bike across the entire state, and one corporation is doing their part to make it possible.