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Monday, May 20, 2013  Lexington County Senator Katrina Shealy hosted a luncheon Monday for seven of South Carolina's soliders who gave their lives while serving our country.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  South Carolina Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell, the state's future leaders and the Honda Motor Co. are targeting hunger among the state's senior citizens.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Authorities say a motorcyclist traveling at speeds of more than 100 mph died in a crash near Camden as he fled Kershaw County deputies.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates addressed graduates of the University of South Carolina Friday.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Getting a good job after college could be harder than college itself. There were 284,000 college graduates working for minimum wage in the past year, according to the Labor Department.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The discovery of  three women who were missing for a decade in Cleveland has reignited hope for those with missing loved ones in the Capital City.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Brotherly love: Thanks to the quick actions of a Sumter teen, his younger brother is still alive today.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Fort Jackson is playing host to two days of Special Olympics competition in swimming, softball and bowling.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  A long-time Richland County chaplain got a surprise retirement party Thursday at the Sheriff's Dept.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Pickens Elementary School is proud this morning, as one of their own has been named South Carolina Teacher of the Year.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  South Carolina State University trustees have approved the salary for its new president.

Friday, April 19, 2013  A simulated drunk driving crash at Ridge View High School was not a pretty sight Friday, but organizers say it was necessary to drive home their lesson -- don't drink and drive on prom night.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Men across the Midlands slip in heels for a good cause.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Students who have not been able to complete their college degrees now have a new option to wrap up their studies online through the University of South Carolina.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Missing teen mother throws out first pitch at Ridgeview High School Senior day.