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Sunday, May 31, 2009
The Mark Cox Benefit Golf Tournament  is June 15 at Lin Rick Golf Course in Columbia, SC .
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By Jerrita PattersonYesterday at 3/11/2010 9:11:39 PM
Up for discussion is everything from the city's finances, to the recent resignation of Councilman E.W. Cromartie earlier this week.
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Yesterday at 3/11/2010 8:30:44 PM
If you've ever struggled with what to give the person who seems to have everything, the State Park Service has an idea.
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Yesterday at 3/11/2010 5:53:35 PM
Forest managers and landowners in South Carolina are asking lawmakers to give them more protection from lawsuits when fires they intentionally set inadvertently damage property.
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By Jerrita PattersonWednesday, March 10, 2010
The bill up for consideration would allow homeowners to have the final say in opting out of sprinkler systems.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The new Goodwill on Springdale Drive in Camden will feature a Job Connection Center.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The City of Columbia has released the list of road closures for the St. Patrick's Day event in Five Points.
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By Emily PaceTuesday, March 09, 2010
Residents went public with their concerns about DHEC’s pending decision to eliminate arsenic limits on a wastewater discharge permit.
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By Emily PaceMonday, March 08, 2010
The Crane Creek Watershed serves thousand, stretching west from Blythewood to the Broad River.
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By Jerrita PattersonMonday, March 08, 2010
West Columbia's farmers market is expected to employ nearly 1,400 seasonal people.
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Monday, March 08, 2010
They're up 4.7 cents per gallon compared to last week at this time.
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Monday, March 08, 2010
The Beaufort Gazette reports Beaufort is considering extending meter enforcement from the current 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Monday, March 08, 2010
Artists from the Juilliard School in New York are performing this week at the 2nd annual Juilliard in Aiken festival.
Friday, March 05, 2010
Organizers of the event say so far at least 100 churches are expected to participate.
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Friday, March 05, 2010
A young Midlands boy with a big passion for the game of golf was diagnosed with the disease and his family wants to help fund research.
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Friday, March 05, 2010
The Riverbanks Zoo introduces their newest addition to the herd and they're giving you an opportunity to name him.
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By WACH FOX News CenterFriday, March 05, 2010
When the suspects got out of the car in a traffic stop, police noticed two minors asleep in the back seat of the Explorer, one holding a bag of crack cocaine.
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By Emily PaceThursday, March 04, 2010
The Crane Creek Watershed includes 67 square miles in northern Richland County.
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By Justin KierThursday, March 04, 2010
It's necessary preparation because South Carolina averages more than 14 twisters each year.
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By Jerrita PattersonThursday, March 04, 2010
Some health officials are calling the number of newly diagnosed HIV cases, a crisis. 
Thursday, March 04, 2010
A final public meeting will be held Thursday night to put together a strategy to improve the Crane Creek Watershed.
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By Emily PaceWednesday, March 03, 2010
United Cerebral Palsy is out $43,000 in legal fees
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Camp Kemo is a non-profit camp for children suffering from cancer.
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By Jerrita PattersonWednesday, March 03, 2010
Owning a home has always been considered the American Dream, and it might be a little easier for educators and first responders.
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Wednesday, March 03, 2010
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation/Magic Johnson Testing America Tour arrived in Columbia on Wednesday and is offering free tests to anyone who is intested for two days this week.
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