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Wednesday, September 12, 2012  One year after unveiling a first responders memorial in Columbia's Vista, community leaders and residents gathered there Tuesday night to mark the 11th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley ordered the flags above the Statehouse to be flown at half-staff to remember those who died in the Sept. 11, 2011, terrorist attacks.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Midlands First responders from the all branches of the military, law enforcement, fire service, and EMS who have given their life in service will be honored Tuesday evening at the First Responders Remembrance Memorial on Lincoln Street.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Teens who lost loved ones to terrorism around the world come together at Massachusetts summer camp

Sunday, September 11, 2011  First responders are getting the heroes' treatment in South Carolina as a memorial is dedicated to them in Columbia on the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.

Saturday, September 10, 2011  Several 9/11 remembrance events are taking place across the Midlands Sunday.

Friday, September 09, 2011  Military and civilians at Fort Jackson gather to honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Friday, September 09, 2011  Just like when U.S. astronauts landed on the moon, President John. F. Kennedy, Jr. was assassinated and Pearl Harbor was attacked, thoughts of the morning of 9/11/2001 remain clear for a lot of people.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  A pair of F-16 Fighting Falcon jets from the 169th Fighter Wing will make a pass over the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in downtown Columbia at low altitude Sunday around 3 p.m.  Officials want to prevent concerns that might come up on, Sept. 11, a highly sensitive day to many.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  For the parents of Army Sgt. Shawn M. Dunkin, the loss of their son while he served in the Army, fighting for his country and freedom leaves them with a sense of pride for his service and the Country.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  9/11 is a reminder to the soldiers staying at McCrady Training Center of how important their work is to the country, but on Wednesday, the USO gave troops something else to focus on.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  Guard spokeswoman Maj. Cindi King says Maj. Gen. Robert Livingston is welcoming leaders of the Third Army, Fort Jackson and members of the South Carolina Army and Air National Guard at the ceremony at Fort Jackson on Wednesday. The vice president of USO centers in the United States, Jeff Hill, is also expected to attend.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  After a year of planning and six months of fund raising, the Midlands First Responders First Remembrance Memorial is becoming a reality to everyone involved, for whom the memorial has become a passion.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  The 9/11 First Responders Memorial project, which is still in need of $80K in donations, welcomes Coach Ray Tanner for a fund raising dinner on Thursday evening, which will include a cocktail hour, dinner, and silent auction all to help ensure the 9-11-2011 project will meet fund raising goals.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  A wave of patriotism sweeping across the country made a stop in the Midlands Wednesday to honor America's armed forces as the country approaches the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.