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Wednesday, May 01, 2013  As South Carolina competes against other states to host one of the Federal Aviation Administration's six new drone testing sites, legislation is working its way through the Statehouse to regulate just how broadly the unmanned aircraft can be used.

Monday, April 29, 2013  As applications for drone testing in South Carolina are considered, some law makers try to put a stop to it

Friday, March 29, 2013  Drones poised for peaceful, everyday use in U.S., but privacy backlash could hamper industry

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Help wanted: Airspace and business smarts to become 1 of 6 federal sites for drone testing

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Sen. Lindsey Graham is proving the limits of the tea party's power to frighten GOP lawmakers into scurrying farther to the right.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Kentucky senator uses rare filibuster to block vote on President Obama's nominee to lead CIA

Friday, February 08, 2013  A South Carolina lawmaker wants to make it more difficult for law enforcement agencies use unmanned aircraft to gather criminal evidence in the state.

Friday, October 21, 2011  Shaw Air Force Base may be in line to receive a new eye in the sky if the Air Force chooses the Columbia base to station a ground control squadron for its remote-controlled Reaper and Predator drones.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  The Drug Enforcement Administration says it will temporarily outlaw possession and sale three synthetic stimulants as dangerous chemicals that pose an imminent hazard to public health.

Friday, April 22, 2011  Sen. John McCain says rebels fighting Gadhafi troops are his heroes during visit to east Libya

Thursday, April 07, 2011  Lexington County officials showed off increased patrols, a new call boxes and surveillance cameras at the popular recreation area in Irmo Thursday morning.  They say it's part of making the community safer.  What do you think?

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  Richland County and Columbia police unveiled helicopter drones equipped with cameras Tuesday that law enforcement says will aid in fighting crime. But opponents argue the drones could be used for spying on the public.  What do you think?

Monday, November 01, 2010  US missile attack kills 5 people in northwest Pakistan, say local intelligence officials

Thursday, June 24, 2010  A new eye in the sky over the US-Mexican border.

Tuesday, June 01, 2010  Al-Qaida is confirming the death of its No. 3 official, Mustafa al-Yazid, as well as members of his family.