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Monday, February 04, 2013  The death of South Congaree Police Department K-9 Officer Enzo is a reminder that cancer can even affect our four legged friends.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  South Carolina's welfare recipients will see a slight increase in their payments starting in April.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  WACH Fox is teaming up with Harvest Hope Food Bank for our 14th annual holiday food drive. We’re collecting non-perishable food items as well as money for the food bank. But when all those items are collected, have you ever wondered how Harvest Hope processes them? Good Day Columbia Anchor Fraendy Clervaud has the story.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  South Carolina's Medicaid agency is automatically enrolling 65,000 children in the state's poorest households in the government insurance program.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  With college rolls growing, student debt hits 1 in 5 households; big burdens on young and poor

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  South Carolina's public employees and retirees will pay more for their health care next year after all, despite legislators passing a budget that covered premium hikes.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  State employees and retirees won't pay more for their health care premiums next year, but South Carolina taxpayers will.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  During the summer months in South Carolina, even a light breeze can bring relief.

Monday, March 19, 2012  It is National Poison Prevention Week and poison centers are raising awareness about poison safety.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  Gay couples living together nearly double in decade; over 130,000 of them say husband or wife

Friday, December 10, 2010  British officials defend nation's security after student protesters attack Prince Charles' car

Tuesday, September 28, 2010  The top-earning 20 percent of Americans — those making more than $100,000 each year — received 49.4 percent of all income generated in the U.S., compared with the 3.4 percent earned by those below the poverty line.