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Monday, April 15, 2013  Spinal injury prevention advocates are hoping a new art design will help keep kids safe on the road.

Monday, January 07, 2013  The Humane Society of the Midlands is offering $25 spay surgeries for the month of January in an effort to prevent the overpopulation of kittens that usually occurs in the spring.

Sunday, January 06, 2013  People on Lake Murray tired of geese now have a new weapon to chase the waterfowl away.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Along with the coming of the holiday season comes a peak in crime rates, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is holding a symposium on fraud detection and prevention in government programs.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  Students and staff at The Citadel will undergo training in how to prevent child sexual abuse.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  The South Carolina House has upheld Gov. Nikki Haley's veto of a bill intended to provide information on and access to a free vaccine that prevents a sexually transmitted, cancer-causing virus.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  A state committee recommends that South Carolina reject requests for more beach groins, walls of rock or wood that are used to trap sand along a beach.

Monday, March 19, 2012  An attorney who represents three people who say they were molested by a former cadet at The Citadel has filed six lawsuits against the former student, the school and its president.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Officials hope a new program will help cut down on recidivism among young inmates in South Carolina.   It assigns an officer to help the system's 955 youthful offenders develop their talents and attend classes while in prison.

Friday, February 03, 2012  Federal officials are hoping to reduce the threat of wildfires by doing some annual burns in South Carolina national forests.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  Forestry Commission staff will be conducting a scheduled burn Wednesday, Feb. 1 at Harbison State Forest.

Sunday, January 24, 2010  A new study finds high levels of vitamin D in the blood are linked to lower risks of colorectal cancer.

Thursday, January 21, 2010  The South Carolina Supreme Court has upheld a law preventing those who lose a party primary from running in the general election for another party.

Friday, January 08, 2010  Gas prices are at a 15-month high here in the Midlands.