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Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Jury gets first glimpses into Michael Jackson's private life as testimony begins in civil case

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  A woman who pleaded guilty to embezzling nearly $500,000 from the South Carolina Hospitality Association is facing her sentencing. A federal judge will consider Tuesday how long Rachel Duncan should stay in prison.

Monday, June 04, 2012  The latest news and weather and sports right now on WACH FOX News on the Net.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  Federal and state authorities are meeting in Columbia for a summit on prescription drug abuse and addiction.

Monday, September 12, 2011  In honor of the month, the group FAVOR SC is planning events including the 7th annual Dry Run Race/Walk on Saturday in Columbia's Sims Park.

Monday, August 22, 2011  New studdies show that addictions to cell phones, with the instant access to information and communication, are creating new stressors as Americans send 1.56 trillion texts a year.

Friday, February 25, 2011  Could your Blackberry, Droid, iPhone etc. become an addiction?

Tuesday, February 15, 2011  Bottom line: the biggest lesson from the past 24 hours is that I take my phone, and all the things it can do, for granted.

Monday, February 14, 2011  It’s been just over eight hours since I turned off my phone and almost instantly I realized how addicted I am.  But I guess I shouldn’t feel too bad about admitting that.  Apparently, it’s a real problem.  Real enough that WebMD.com, the go-to diagnosis website for hypochondriacs and concerned moms alike, has a page dedicated to it.

Friday, February 11, 2011  With so many people tied to their smartphones, a technophile chronicles his experience while going without for one week.

Thursday, January 06, 2011  Overnight Sensation: Ohio homeless man with golden radio voice overwhelmed by job offers.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010  March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Week, and here in the Midlands the SC Educational Lottery held a press conference to bring to light their ongoing efforts to educate the public.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010  Lottery officials in South Carolina are getting together with addiction specialists to discuss the importance of responsible playing.

Monday, March 08, 2010  Study finds gradual nicotine buildup, not a series of spikes after each cigarette puff

Friday, August 07, 2009  At one point during her quarter-century as an alcoholic, Carol Colleran would down at least 10 beers each weeknight, more on weekends. Then she would show up the next morning at her job in hospital management, feeling fuzzy and lousy.