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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Taking little Preston to the park is something Nella Taylor does very often throughout the week, but ensuring her grandson's safety as he plays is something she's always mindful of.

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

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina is blocking a Senate vote on President Barack Obama's energy secretary nominee to protest proposed budget cuts to a nuclear processing facility in Graham's home state.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  The 18th annual Columbia International Festival kicked off Saturday at the State Fairgrounds Saturday.

Monday, April 01, 2013  A man charged in the beating death of a Bowman man in 2005 has been arrested by Orangeburg County sheriff's deputies.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  A driver is dead after his SUV crashed in Orangeburg County.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the Berkeley County School District for possible ethics violations.

Friday, February 22, 2013  A USC student who pleaded guilty to DUI last week now knows the legal price she'll pay.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  An Atlanta recycling firm is putting $40 million into a former mill in Graniteville and expects to employ 200 people.

Sunday, February 17, 2013  The South Carolina Highway Patrol said the driver of a 2002 Chevy was going south on Springdale road shortly before 8 p.m. Saturday.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Berkeley County sheriff's deputies have found the remains of more than 200 dogs behind a home in Goose Creek.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  1865 baseball card found at yard sale sells for $92,000 in Maine auction

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Saturday, January 26, 2013  An early morning house fire has left four people homeless.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Michelin is expanding its presence in South Carolina with a project officials say will create 100 new jobs.