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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.

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.

Friday, September 09, 2011  Just like when U.S. astronauts landed on the moon, President John. F. Kennedy, Jr. was assassinated and Pearl Harbor was attacked, thoughts of the morning of 9/11/2001 remain clear for a lot of people.

Saturday, August 15, 2009  This weekend, friends and family of a Gilbert teenager who died last week are saying their final goodbyes.

Saturday, June 06, 2009  President Barack Obama is paying tribute today to the Allied landings on June 6, 1944, that broke Nazi Germany's grip on France and turned the tide of history.

Wednesday, May 06, 2009  Every day hundreds of officers patrol streets to protect citizens.  Tragically, some make the ultimate sacrifice doing their duty.