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Monday, February 04, 2013  The Dillon County Sheriff and the Dillon County Board of Education have partnered to place a deputy at Latta Elementary School, Latta Early Childhood Center and Gordon Elementary School.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Two South Carolina women have been accused of costing the federal government millions of dollars by preparing fraudulent tax returns.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Thursday, a task force that supports the dredging of Georgetown's port met for the first time since voters turned down a referendum that would have added a one percent sales tax. The funding was set to speed up several expensive capital projects, including some of the millions of dollars it's expected to cost to dig out silt that has built up along the Georgetown port passageway.

Friday, October 26, 2012  Coastal Carolina University approved funds Friday for a number of projects to "enhance the institution's academic and student life programs," according to a news release.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  More than 1,000 puppeteers and public broadcasting supporters have signed on for a march on the National Mall in Washington three days before the election.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  The expenses to treat animals diagnosed with cancer can add up and one organization is fighting the disease by raising money to help owners struggling to find the funds.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  Robeson County officials are working to avoid exceeding a limit on jail population by sending inmates to neighboring counties and by releasing some minor offenders.

Monday, September 03, 2012  President Obama responds to the Republican National Convention

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Time is running out for Carolina Southern Railroad to get funding it needs to fix some bridges.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  State lawmakers in the SC House have overturned Gov. Nikki Haley's veto of funding for rape crisis centers. The Senate has yet to vote on it.

Sunday, July 08, 2012  Some key players in North Myrtle Beach are reacting to Governor Nikki Haley's veto of funding they say is crucial to get a historical museum up and running.

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

Sunday, April 01, 2012  Rep. Larry Kissell says he's reviewing a study that seems to conclude that tribes such as the Lumbees that don't get federal funding now shouldn't get it in the future.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  Teachers and other South Carolina public employees may get their first raise in four years.

Monday, February 20, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley says her proposed budget for the next fiscal year increases money for public schools. But a closer look shows her recommendations would actually decrease state funding by nearly $80 million.