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Wednesday, May 01, 2013  "Make a decision that I'm going to save and start small - maybe one percent of your pay check, two percent of your paycheck - but make a commitment to save," said Kevin Skipper, financial adviser.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Parents and teens say their families are back on track after enrolling  in the Next Step Program with Richland County Sheriff's Dept.

Monday, January 28, 2013  A panel led by two former attorneys general has released 23 recommendations on how to overhaul South Carolina's ethics laws.

Monday, January 28, 2013  A panel led by two former attorneys general is releasing its recommendations on how to overhaul South Carolina's ethics laws.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Are holiday songs festive, cheerful, and full of advice for job seekers?  According to the Richland Library’s Lori Cook, yes, they are.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Updated with video: Big lottery winners offer advice, cautionary tales as $500 million Powerball drawing approaches

Thursday, November 01, 2012  A credit monitoring service offered to taxpayers after a massive security breach at South Carolina's tax collection agency will not prevent account fraud, nor will it alert victims to all types of identity theft.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Former Florida governor urges Romney to connect to voters emotionally in GOP convention address

Friday, August 24, 2012  College freshmen aren''t the only ones adjusting to a new routine, parents have to learn how to cope with a lack of control over their young adult children.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  The House Ethics Committee is meeting behind closed doors to discuss how to proceed with its investigation into Gov. Nikki Haley, a week after voting to reopen a complaint.

Thursday, April 12, 2012  A hearing on the firing of a former Columbia police chief deputy has been delayed after the city banned cameras from the proceedings even though the employee wanted them there.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011  When employers have a stack of 200 resumes on their desk for one position, an applicant may only have 15 seconds to stand out.  The Richland County Public Library Job Center can help make the most of thos 15 seconds.

Monday, September 26, 2011  Authorities say a woman has been arrested after she hit her boyfriend with a high-heel shoe after he became upset because she was at a party with a male stripper.  York police said they were called to a home Saturday night by a homeowner throwing a party that included adult toys and advice on sex.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011  Poll: More boomers say age isn't an issue at work; experience draws respect, satisfaction

Sunday, March 01, 2009  Sheriff Lee Foster recommends staying inside