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A Taxing Situation: Amazon’s Fight in Tennessee
Published May 12, 2011
The online retailer is at odds with the state over the contentious issue of collecting sales taxes from customers who make purchases over the Internet.
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Minor League Baseball Teams Make Push to Lure Fans in With Major League Deals
Published May 07, 2011
America’s pastime is now more affordable and accessible than ever – thanks to the increasingly sophisticated and entertaining efforts of minor league teams around the country.
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As Heritage Tees Off, Questions Swirl About its Survival
Published April 20, 2011
The PGA tournament barely came up with enough cash to make the 2011 Heritage event possible.
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Gov. Haley Signs Bill Requiring Recorded Votes in South Carolina Statehouse
Published April 12, 2011
Gov. Nikki Haley signed a bill Tuesday that requires the state's General Assembly to record all its votes on budget items and final votes on other legislative matters.
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Tailor-Made Dresses for Southern Belles
Published April 05, 2011
The economy may be down, but custom-made fashion is still in demand. Annabelle Laroque is just a small town southern gal, with big-city fashion sense, cashing in on this growing trend.
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Social-Networking Tools Help Find Missing Children
Published March 30, 2011
New systems are using social-media networks, including Facebook and Twitter, to send out blast emails and text messages whenever a child is reported missing. Forget milk cartons. Alert systems to help locate missing children have gone high-tech.
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Amid Protest, Florida School Stands Behind Tough New Peanut Allergy Regulations
Published March 15, 2011
Despite protests by angry parents, a school in Florida is standing behind its decision to implement new regulations to protect one of their first grade students from her peanut allergy. “I have never seen anything like this,” said allergist Dr. Scott Fischer to foxnews.com
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Dangers Lurk in Some Spring Break Destinations
Published March 02, 2011
To many college students, spring break means excessive binge drinking and regular blackouts, which can often be followed by sex with strangers. This is scary enough on American soil, but what about when this behavior happens in a foreign country?
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Cupcakes With a Local Flavor
Published March 01, 2011
In 2006, when most local businesses were closing their doors because of the economy, Kristin Cobb said her business was just opening its in South Carolina. After journeying to New York City to find professional inspiration, Cobb said she found it … in cupcakes.
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Dishing Woes Don't Wash Away
Published February 20, 2011
Since July people have been wondering why their dishes are not as clean. After 7 months of wondering, they may have their answer.
