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Wednesday, February 06, 2013  The search for Gabbiee Swainson continues nearly 6 months after she disappeared.  In addition to law enforcement, private investigators are used to aid in gathering clues.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  A federal trial has been delayed for a man accused of abducting a Columbia teen last seen more than two months.

Monday, September 24, 2012  A math test 15 year old Gabbiee aced still hangs on her mother's refrigerator and pictures capturing some of the teens happiest moments are spread throughout the house, for Elvia Swainson they have become symbols of hope.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said in a news conference Wednesday that the man accused of kidnapping 15-year-old Gabrielle Swainson had keys to the home she was taken from.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  The Midlands community came together Tuesday evening for a candlelight vigil for missing teen Gabbiee Swainson.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  It has been more than two weeks since 15-year-old Gabbiee Swainson was last seen, but the community continues to hold out hope she will be found alive.

Friday, August 31, 2012  Friday, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott held a news conference to discuss several cases the sheriff's department is working on namely drugs and weapons bust, investigators made, but soon the conference was taken over by reporters asking questions about the search and questions about the suspect, Freddie Grant. Lott revealed Grant is asking for a gag order in the case. So far, Grant is refusing to discuss the case with investigators.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  A news conference will be held by the sheriff's department and the FBI Tuesday morning to discuss the Gabbiee Swainson case.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  From the latest on a missing Columbia teenager to a proposal to name a street after former USC baseball coach Ray Tanner, here's a look at some of the stories we're working on for tonight.