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Bankers to Flood Capitol Hill as Dodd Releases Overhaul BillSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 5:38AMMarch 13 (Bloomberg) -- About 900 bankers will converge on Capitol Hill next week for a conference that lobbyists say will give them a chance to speak out against a proposed consumer protection agency as Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd unveils financial regulation legislation.

State agricultural entities to celebrate National Ag DaySaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 5:36AMCOLUMBIA -- Agribusinessmen, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies, FFA members and others will celebrate National Ag Day on March 20, according to John W. Parris, state director of public affairs with the S.C. FFA organization.

Countybank wants new building to be environmentally friendlySaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 5:36AMMany local residents likely recognize Countybank by its distinctive green color scheme. Following a Friday announcement from Countybank president and CEO R. Thornwell Dunlap III, "green” is now set to be more than just a color for the banking operation.

Brian Pitman, Former Lloyds Chief, Dies at 78Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 5:33AMMr. Pitman, who was conservative in his approach, helped his institution grow through acquisitions and a merger with TSB.

Market Snapshot: U.S. stock investors to use data as a road mapSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 5:25AMWhile markets continue to search for clear direction, investors will watch for surprises in economic reports, possible M&A deals.