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Monday, May 27, 2013  As people enjoyed the sand and sun, WACH FOX stopped by to find out how many people know why we celebrate Memorial Day.

Monday, May 27, 2013  A Memorial Day observance at the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum on Charleston Harbor won't have a speaker.

Sunday, May 26, 2013  The 282nd Army Band from Fort Jackson performed in Columbia Sunday morning at the Columbia First Church of the Nazarene in honor of Memorial Day.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Law enforcement officers across South Carolina gathered to remember those killed in the line of duty.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  A Jamaican security guard accused in the stabbing deaths of a South Carolina couple at their Caribbean vacation home repeatedly rebuffed a judge's questions at the start of his murder trial.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Northeast Ohio school community remembers 3 students killed by teen gunman 1 year ago

Thursday, January 24, 2013  The year 1963 saw major events take place in the Civil Rights Movement, and many of them happened right here in the Midlands. Fifty years later, the City of Columbia is remembering that pivotal period.

Friday, January 04, 2013  The South Carolina Army National Guard is dedicating a memorial to honor three soldiers killed last year in a bomb attack in Afghanistan.

Friday, December 21, 2012  A week after the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Midlands residents plan to mourn the lives of those who died.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Fort Jackson National Cemetery packed with people honoring those who serve and those who  have given their lives for our country Saturday.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  Hundreds from across the state meeting at the statehouse to remember their Mothers, Fathers,family and friends,who lost their lives to domestic violence.  .

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  One year after unveiling a first responders memorial in Columbia's Vista, community leaders and residents gathered there Tuesday night to mark the 11th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley ordered the flags above the Statehouse to be flown at half-staff to remember those who died in the Sept. 11, 2011, terrorist attacks.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Tennis players are still mourning the loss of Arlo Elkins.

Sunday, March 25, 2012  Across US, preachers and worshippers don hoodies in calling for justice in Trayvon Martin case