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Friday, June 14, 2013  A legislative panel working on a budget compromise has agreed to keep South Carolina's two state planes but not let colleges use them for athletic recruiting.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  A lawyer says a state Court of Appeals ruling clears the way for gamblers to sue for money they lose by playing illegal gambling machines.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The Senate is debating whether to allow early voting in South Carolina.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  The South Carolina Legislature is taking a two-week spring break, saving taxpayers nearly $150,000.

Friday, February 08, 2013  South Carolina State University is commemorating the anniversary of a shooting with a panel discussion on the impact the event had on college campuses.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  A former trustee at South Carolina State University accused of using his influence in exchange for a Porsche and other favors wants the government to share evidence against him.

Monday, January 28, 2013  The trial for South Carolina Representative Tracy Edge was scheduled to take place this week on a charge of Driving Under Suspension, but it will have to be moved because of a state statute cited by Edge in an email to the City of North Myrtle Beach.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Watch Governor Nikki Haley deliver her State of the State address LIVE here.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  A former trustee at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg has been indicted in a federal kickback scheme.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Atlantic Beach Councilwoman Windy Price has filed another appeal of the May 22 election. This time it is with the South Carolina Supreme Court.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Just exactly where the line is that separates the Carolinas may be in dispute for more months to come.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley and other officials are planning to kick off the holiday season with a tree-lighting ceremony at the Statehouse.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  One person is in custody facing drug charges and all lanes of Interstate 20 in Darlington County have re-opened Tuesday night after a bomb squad investigated possible explosive devices.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Both lanes of I-20 in Darlington County were shut down Tuesday evening as police investigated possible explosive materials in a stopped car.

Friday, November 16, 2012  A jury found State Representative Kris Crawford guilty of four misdemeanor charges of willfully failing to file state taxes on time.