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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.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A new tech project designed to show off Charleston's technology efforts to residents and visitors alike is taking off.

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

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  A familiar concert is revamped and ready to come back to the Midlands.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Former Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott is going back to work for the Richland County Sheriff's Department, Sheriff Leon Lott announced Wednesday.

Monday, April 22, 2013  The City of Columbia announced the acceptance of the resignation of Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott at a news conference Monday afternoon.

Monday, April 22, 2013  City of Columbia officials plan to hold a news conference Monday afternoon to announce an update regarding Chief Randy Scott.

Friday, February 22, 2013  A group that works to find solutions to social and economic challenges in South Carolina is getting a grant to expand its program to battle cardiovascular disease among blacks.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley is calling on legislators to put additional revenue toward fixing South Carolina's roads and bridges.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Encouraging young children to be active and eat healthy foods are parts of a new initiative for South Carolina's daycare centers.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Conservation groups oppose using air guns to search for oil and natural gas off the Atlantic Coast.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  South Carolina's top prosecutor is ready to present his legislative wish list.

Monday, January 14, 2013  A state lawmaker is proposing that state health officials offer the HPV vaccine and educational material to seventh graders in South Carolina