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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Florence County Council Chairman James Schofield says he expects council to pass second and final reading on the $51 million budget Thursday morning.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  Kids at one local elementary school had reason to jump for joy Tuesday. They also had brand new shoes to help them jump.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  Administrators with Florence School District Three in Lake City say they had to save more than one million dollars to balance their budget. Last week, the school board cut 24 positions, including 16 teaching positions.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  The Lake City schools superintendent laid out next year's budget which includes deep cuts and a tax increase.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011  Republican presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann told a crowd of Christian activists that problems with the poor won't be solved by the government paying more money to take care of them.

Monday, July 18, 2011  Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann is bringing her campaign back to South Carolina this week.

Friday, March 25, 2011  The city of Conway will lay off 21 full-time employees to help balance its budget. Conway's city council approved the cuts Thursday.

Wednesday, March 02, 2011  Representatives of civil rights, labor, religious and professional groups are calling on state lawmakers to stop cutting critical programs as they work to balance the South Carolina budget.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  The Timmonsville School Board, Florence School District 4, met again this week to discuss and finalize the jobs they will cut.

Thursday, February 03, 2011  Since 2006, the Power Balance Bracelet preaches their wristbands hold a power that's been untapped. The hologram inside the bracelet is said to increase your balance, agility, and strength.

Thursday, February 03, 2011  When you wear it, the makers say it gives you strength, balance, and flexibility. Is that truth or is the Power Balance Bracelet just daring you to buy their product to find out?

Wednesday, December 01, 2010  A new report says state lawmakers around the country may have to cut more state services in coming years despite the recession's end.

Tuesday, February 09, 2010  The recession is making it tough for many folks to pay their bills and balance their budgets.

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