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Yesterday at 1:55 PM  Newly installed U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford is out doing the business of a congressman, meeting and greeting constituents in his South Carolina district.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Friday, the Chief Medical Examiner for Richland County continued his testimony about the autopsies he performed on Tammy Jo Parker and Bryan Capnerhurst, who were shot to death in April 2012.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The man accused of shooting his wife and family friend broke down after the jury left the courtroom for an afternoon break Thursday.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  After Tuesday's information overload in the courtroom, which included almost a dozen witness testimonies, viewing home security system video and a replay of the chaotic 911 call, the Brett Parker murder trial has proved to be slowing once again.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  A Midlands man accused of shooting and killing his wife and business partner appeared in court Monday.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Goldman a Massachusetts native has been keeping a close eye on Boston, most of his his family and friends are living in Boston area.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Columbia native and former FBI Analyst Larry Sypolt has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  A Greer woman has been accused of posing as a social worker and hospital employee to try to get drugs.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Horry County Council will not get involved in a continuing legal fight over helicopter rides on the Grand Strand.

Sunday, March 10, 2013  About 50  Columbia residents went on a walking tour put on by  the Historic Columbia Foundation.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  The Irmo Police Department has been called to handle three rabid animals in Irmo neighborhoods since October, according to Chief Brian Buck.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  That dispute over a permit for a planned $35 million Charleston cruise terminal is now before South Carolina's Administrative Law Courts.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Opponents of a planned $35 million Charleston cruise terminal are taking their case to South Carolina's Administrative Law Court.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Councilman Moe Baddourah is hosting a public meeting on efforts to clean up lead contamination at 3 p.m. at the Edisto Discovery Park and Neighborhood Center.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Three men face are facing murder charges and a fourth is being sought after a Clemson University student was shot and killed.