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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.

Monday, May 06, 2013  South Carolina state officials are making sure a Lee County lake is swimming with plenty of catfish this summer.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Columbia native and former FBI Analyst Larry Sypolt has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  With the growing dishonesty in online dating, more people are using a free tool to discover the true identity of their online admirer, and it's helping them stear clear of phoneys.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Members of a South Carolina chapter of the Hell's Angels motorcycle club are set to go on trial for charges accusing them of drug sales, armed robberies, prostitution and other crimes.

Friday, January 04, 2013 

Friday, December 28, 2012  Police searched for a woman who killed a man by pushing him in front of a subway train and released surveillance video Friday of her running away from the station.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Police say the suspect in a fatal New York City subway push implicated himself.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  A South Carolina legislative panel has approved giving state agency directors and college presidents their first state-provided raise in five years.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  The large role for gays and lesbians is a striking contrast with last week's Republican convention, which ratified a platform opposing gay-rights priorities.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  In less than three months Americans will take to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States of America. Both Republicans and Democrats have been trying to garner as much support from their base with their respected national conventions. Our Fraendy Clervaud spent the day in Charlotte with a behind the scenes look at how the Democrats are getting ready for their national convention.

Monday, July 30, 2012  Federal data show most guns recovered from New York crimes last year originated in states with fewer legal restrictions, though the largest single source is still New York, where nearly 1,600 were first purchased.

Friday, August 26, 2011  According to multiple media outlets, 33-year-old Misty Watford was arrested in mid-July for soliciting prostitution during a sting.  Later in the month, she was picked up for driving under the influence after serving time for her first arrest.  A spokesperson for the school district tells WACH Fox News Watford, who has worked for the district for three years, has been placed on administrative leave as a result of her legal situation.

Wednesday, August 03, 2011  Authorities with the ATF and Columbia Police Department teamed up to get nine gang members off the streets, along with 20 guns from the Greenview community.

Monday, June 27, 2011  If you've taken a visit to a Lizard's Thicket restaurant lately you may have noticed catfish is no longer on the menu.  Slow production and higher prices forced some owners to pull the catch of the day from their businesses.