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Yesterday at 8:15 AM  Google is holding an event to give teachers, entrepreneurs, and employees of nonprofits a chance to learn how to use the Internet company's tools at the Trident Technical College campus in North Charleston.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Lawmakers hope to give South Carolina a boost in the next round of base closures with measures to help military families adjust when they move from another state and make the transition to civilian life.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  South Carolina's top prosecutor is spending some time this week with students who might be some of the state's next generation of leaders.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Nine trainees at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Parris Island are being sworn in as U.S. citizens.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  A new report says coordination and training are the keys to successfully prosecuting child abuse cases.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Federal nuclear regulators are visiting Hartsville to discuss safety at a power plant.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Officials with the United States Army announced Tuesday afternoon that Brig. Gen. Bryan T. Roberts is suspended of his duties as Commanding General of Fort Jackson.

Friday, May 17, 2013  About 1,500 members of the South Carolina Army National Guard are taking part in five days of training involving potential responses to a natural disaster.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The Columbia Police Department will be conducting a joint training exercise with Hammond School, on Galway Lane, Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

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

Friday, May 10, 2013  Pilots from the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort are conducting takeoff and landing exercises that could disturb residents near the installation.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Cybersecurity consultants say South Carolina should spend $15 million next year to better secure residents' personal data.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Fort Jackson is playing host to two days of Special Olympics competition in swimming, softball and bowling.

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.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Retired Major General Thomas said American forces train with South Koreans every March.