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Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Families of fallen SC Guardsmen have been working with state lawmakers on a measure that would lower the flag at the Statehouse to half-staff in memory of future fallen soldiers.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A bill meant to extend South Carolina's public recognition of fallen military service members is going to the Senate floor.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  The Lexington Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 8738 is hosting a barbeque lunch Wednesday to raise money for the families of fallen South Carolina Army Guardsmen 1st Lt. Ryan Rawl and Sgt. John Meador.

Saturday, June 30, 2012  Funeral services for three South Carolina Army National Guard soldiers killed last week in a bomb attack in Afghanistan are scheduled for the weekend.

Friday, June 29, 2012  The Richland County Sheriff's Department invites the public to wave American flags along a procession route for 1st Lt. Ryan Rawl Saturday in Lexington.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Flags around Columbia are being flown at half-staff in memory of the three fallen South Carolina Guardsmen.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Members of the Westboro Baptist Church plan to picket at the memorial services of two fallen South Carolina soldiers.

Friday, June 22, 2012  Daily news updates.

Friday, June 22, 2012  Three South Carolina Army National Guard soldiers killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan are expected to return home next week.

Friday, June 22, 2012  Three South Carolina Army National Guard soldiers were killed in Afghanistan Wednesday when their patrol was attacked by a suicide bomber.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  A Richland County sheriff's deputy was killed Wednesday in Afghanistan while serving with the National Guard.