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Tuesday, January 29, 2013  A man involved in a Columbia bank robbery where several shots were fired has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  A new project to construct affordable housing for veterans is ready for launch in Charleston.

Monday, November 12, 2012  The Richland County coroner has identified the man killed during a bank robbery in Columbia in which three other suspects were arrested.

Friday, November 09, 2012  A late-morning bank robbery and man-hunt Friday ended several hours later with one man dead -- shot by law enforcement -- and three others arrested.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  The suspect in an August high speed chase has been charged with attempted murder.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  The 31st annual Economic Outlook Conference is planned for today at the Darla Moore School of Business.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  A South Carolina group that promotes entrepreneurship is showcasing innovations in Columbia.

Friday, October 21, 2011  An undetermined number of new Wells Fargo bank customers in South Carolina and Florida have received portions of other customers' bank statements in the mail.

Thursday, October 20, 2011  Protesters who have been at the Statehouse in Columbia complaining about the nation's economic and political systems took their rally up the street to complain about bank bailouts.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  Wednesday morning Columbia police officers were out directing traffic near the State House for a horse drawn carriage. It was all part of the Wells Fargo to Wachovia conversion celebration.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  Officials say scammers are using the Wells Fargo- Wachovia transition to try and gain personal information from customers.

Thursday, June 02, 2011  Wells Fargo & Co. is hosting a free workshop for borrowers facing financial hardships.

Thursday, April 07, 2011  Bank spokesman Josh Dunn says most of the 310 positions will be eliminated at the bank's mortgage application center in Wilmington, N.C. The other cuts will come in offices in Raleigh and Fort Mill, S.C.

Thursday, April 09, 2009  Wall Street jumps after Wells Fargo projects record 1st-qtr profit, easing bank worries