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Monday, March 11, 2013  March is Red Cross Month. Gov. Haley met with Members of the Red Cross Monday to recognize the organization's contributions to the community.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Blood donations are needed at the American Red Cross.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  The Red Cross held their Day After Christmas Blood Drive at the Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church in Lexington.

Monday, November 12, 2012  The 28th Annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive kicked off Monday.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  With Hurricane Sandy gone from the Northeast, the American Red Cross is asking for blood to help those in need.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012 

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  During the summer months blood donation demand is an at all time high while supply is relatively low.

Monday, June 11, 2012  Aimee Copeland's dad Andy visited his alma mater Monday for a blood drive in his daughter's name, who is hospitalized with a rare flesh eating infection.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  The 2012 "Boots and Badges" blood drive finished Wednesday night, and the results were released Thursday.

Monday, January 30, 2012  Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and the American Red Cross South Carolina Blood Services Region Board of Directors are teaming up to save lives.

Friday, November 18, 2011  The Carolina Clemson Blood Drive is held annually the week before the rivals meet on the football field.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  American Red Cross officials are asking everyone with O negative blood types to make and keep their appointments.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010  Are you a regular blood donor?

Wednesday, June 30, 2010  According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, more than 800 people die on South Carolina Highways each year, but that number could be larger it weren't for blood donation.

Thursday, April 01, 2010  As regular donors leave town on vacation, the Red Cross needs others to step in.