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Friday, May 03, 2013  The powerful gun rights lobby gathers in Houston this weekend for its annual convention and organizers anticipate a rollicking, Texas-sized party.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  A white Steinway grand piano salvaged from musician Fats Domino's home after Hurricane Katrina has been restored and will be the centerpiece of an exhibit in New Orleans' French Quarter.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston is celebrating Earth Day as well as its efforts to help the environment.

Friday, April 05, 2013  A new exhibit showcasing spacecrafts and aliens is opening this weekend in Myrtle Beach, but if you can't wait until your next vacation, the UFO Welcome Center is just a short trip up Interstate 26 in Bowman.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  South Carolina will have to wait a few more days before experiencing a close encounter with unidentified flying objects.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Officials at Patriots Point are proposing spending up to $5 million to make the 20th Century aircraft carrier USS Yorktown a floating museum that will better attract 21st Century visitors

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Husband and wife bring their infamous "cowboy purse" to Columbia's favorite spring event.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to open exhibit focusing on 50 years of The Rolling Stones

Monday, February 25, 2013  The president of Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is sharing his company's story this week at Bob Jones University.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  The original Emancipation Proclamation is going on display in Nashville as the Civil War-era document that changed the lives of countless African-Americans makes its only stop in the Southeast on a 150th anniversary tour.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) officially begins Tuesday in Las Vegas.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Daniella, a 16 year old Malayan tapir, is now on display at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

Saturday, December 29, 2012  Midlands residents have a chance to see a brand new traveling exhibit on a South Carolina hero.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Pittsburgh Zoo: 2-year-old boy who fell into exhibit was killed by African wild dogs, not fall

Monday, October 08, 2012  A new display is offering an inside view of the lives of America's presidents as the 2012 election campaign comes to a close.