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Hearing loop systems are common throughout Europe, but not so in the U.S. Ben Dawsey, an audiologist in the Upstate, has been trying to increase awareness for the technology, which allows those with hearing loss to have a better experience in public places.

Dan Dowdey creates miniature worlds for the South Carolina State Museum.

Matt Kip has what he calls a "forest garden" in his backyard. He grows lablab beans, raspberries, plums and several other crops. He even has chickens and ducks, which roam around the pond he made.

Sharon Brown has been a custodian at USC for 17 years. Her attention to detail at the Honors Residence Hall helps keep everything clean.

South Carolina is one of 35 states that has a database of prescription drugs users. The federal government wants the states to start sharing this information in order to prevent prescription drug abuse, but the process is taking longer than expected.

The University of South Carolina's women's tennis team has a diverse look, but some people in the tennis community are concerned about the rising number of international players in the sport.

Beth Toland recounts her grandmother's life – one filled with hardships that she kept hidden with a smile. Toland says her grandmother was a tenacious, joyful woman.

Stars and planets get up close and personal with a $23 million expansion at the S.C. State Museum.

Department of Commerce employees can earn commission for bringing jobs to the state.

Two dozen people who need photo IDs to vote are scheduled to get rides from state workers so they can comply with South Carolina's new voter ID law.

Sharon Wright is making noodles out of zucchini and nacho cheese from cashews. At her Good Life Cafe in West Columbia, she prepares raw and vegan food.

Gov. Nikki Haley says higher education and industry leaders need to communicate more for South Carolina's $14 billion tourism industry to thrive.

The South Carolina Supreme Court heard arguments regarding James Brown's much disputed estate.

Occupy Columbia protesters were camping on the State House grounds for 33 days before Gov. Nikki Haley said they could no longer sleep there. Protesters ignored a deadline to leave the grounds and were arrested. The Carolina Reporter had spent time with the group before they were forced to leave.

A storm that dumped more than 3 inches of rain on Columbia pushed Rocky Branch Creek to record flood levels, a U.S. Geological Survey official says.

Sept. 11, 2001, is one of those few days in history, like the assassination of President John F. Kennedy or man's first walk on the moon, when almost everyone can tell you where they were and what they were doing.

Read our roundup of reactions to the 10th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.