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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Two small central Kentucky cities top a list of what one business magazine considers the best small cities in the United States.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  NBC's "Today" show is featuring segments on Charleston - voted last October as the top tourist town in the world by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Animal advocates from throughout the state gathered in Columbia Wednesday to lobby for animal protection legislation.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Federal regulators say a project to turn weapons-grade plutonium into commercial nuclear reactor fuel is making good progress despite being billions of dollars over its original projected price tag.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  The president of a company hired to build a South Carolina facility to turn weapons-grade plutonium into nuclear reactor fuel says he's worried the project won't be adequately funded.

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

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  One of the last remaining river patrol boats that fought with America's so-called Brown Water Navy during Vietnam War is going into dry dock for a few weeks.

Monday, March 25, 2013  South Carolina officials have cited more than 300 businesses for immigrant worker violations.

Sunday, March 24, 2013  Hundreds of people rallied at the post office on Clemson Rd. They were voicing their displeasure on a proposal that would only have mail delivery for five days instead of six.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The price tag for a South Carolina project intended to turn weapons-grade plutonium into fuel for nuclear reactors has risen by nearly $3 billion.

Monday, March 18, 2013  The Columbia Police Department is celebrating after winning a national award from the National Criminal Enforcement Association.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  US Officials: Unpredictable North Korea with its nukes and missiles poses serious threat

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Federal regulators have given good marks to progress at a South Carolina project to turn weapons-grade plutonium into nuclear reactor fuel.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is warning people who live in the area to watch out for a man pretending to be a police officer.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  The results of the latest Winthrop Poll were released early Wednesday morning.