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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Ten horses, a pony and a mule have been turned over to the Florence Area Humane Society and Florence County Environmental Services.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  South Carolina's unemployment agency is laying off 100 employees in June as part of a statewide reorganization that directs anyone seeking jobless benefits to file claims online or by phone.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The chairman of this year's campaign says United Way may not top its goal this year, but it will come close.

Monday, February 11, 2013  The lone U.S. adoption agency accredited in Kyrgyzstan is shutting down due to financial troubles, a new setback for about 15 American families battling since 2008 to complete adoptions there.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Authorities are ready to talk about what they're calling a significant criminal investigation in South Carolina.

Sunday, June 24, 2012  Officials are looking for volunteers to help out with a drill to test South Carolina's response to a potential terrorist attack.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012  A legislative panel has approved a bill to allow government agencies to pay more than a $600,000 per-event liability limit that protects public agencies from having to pay unlimited damages.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  More charges have been filed against a Charleston area youth coach accused of child molestation.

Sunday, November 20, 2011  Two state agencies have been asked to investigate The Citadel amid charges the school did not give police information about a complaint against a former camp counselor at the school now charged with five counts of molesting young boys.

Saturday, November 12, 2011  Ron Paul says he didn't mean to embarrass fellow Texan Rick Perry when Perry forgot, during a debate, one of the three federal agencies he wants to abolish.

Sunday, September 25, 2011  Sen. Lindsey Graham says the U.S. should consider military action to defend U.S. troops if Pakistan's intelligence agencies continue supporting terrorists who are attacking American forces.

Sunday, August 28, 2011  More than 15 law enforcement agencies are coming together for a crack down on drunk drivers the last week of August.

Monday, May 30, 2011  Myrtle Beach police arrested a North Carolina man following an accident that shut down a portion of North Ocean Boulevard Monday morning.

Monday, May 30, 2011  Multiple police agencies were called to control a crowd on Ocean Boulevard Monday morning, after an accident involving several cars.

Thursday, May 26, 2011  The South Carolina Legislature's first override of a veto by Gov. Nikki Haley will allow two public agencies to join the state health insurance plan.