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Yesterday at 6:32 PM  Former Brookland-Cayce Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Abby Bray passed away Thursday night after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Yesterday at 9:00 AM  Veterans of the World War II-era aircraft carrier USS Franklin are scheduled to hold their final reunion in South Carolina.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  State House Speaker Bobby Harrell is honoring plans to build a Medal of Honor museum in South Carolina.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Country star and Gamecock Alum Darius Rucker was the keynote speaker at Saturday morning's graduation for the College of Arts and Sciences and the Honors College.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates says there are smart ways to reduce the size of the nation's defense budget.

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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Sistercare took time to honor women who have survived domestic violence on Tuesday.

Friday, May 03, 2013  A ceremony Friday recognized the police officers who make sure large vehicles and drivers around them are safe and legal.

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

Saturday, April 13, 2013  South Carolina military supporters are making sure the state's Korean War veterans know their service is appreciated.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The Richland County Sheriff's Dept. held an awards ceremony Wednesday. Sheriff Leon Lott recognized the roles his deputies have played in preserving public safety.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Law enforcement officers from around the state were honored Wednesday for their work cracking down on drunk driving.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and singer Darius Rucker are among those scheduled to speak at upcoming commencement ceremonies at the University of South Carolina.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  A state trooper from Florence is the South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year for saving a life when he thought he was just going to be writing a ticket for running a red light.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Families of fallen SC Guardsmen have been working with state lawmakers on a measure that would lower the flag at the Statehouse to half-staff in memory of future fallen soldiers.