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Tuesday, May 29, 2012  Authorities say one of two inmates who escaped from the Anderson County jail by chiseling away concrete blocks in their cell has been recaptured.

Monday, June 13, 2011  Business is up for AC repair shops and the hot weather is not the only reason.  Heating and air companies must come in to clean up the damage caused by thieves.

Friday, June 10, 2011  With temperatures staying in the mid to high 90s, AC technicians are working overtime this summer to help people stay cool.

Thursday, September 23, 2010  A Columbia Dollar General is open Thursday after being closed for air conditioner repairs.  After a month with no air conditioner, it's back on and workers are happy about it

Tuesday, September 21, 2010  Richland County Representative Leon Howard has been urging customers to stop shopping at the Dollar General store on Oak Street in Columbia, because the air conditions hasn't worked in weeks.  The downtown store temporarily shut down and employees moved to other stores while the problem is repaired.

Monday, July 26, 2010  This is the 15th year the program has offered help during the summer months.

Wednesday, January 06, 2010 

Wednesday, July 29, 2009  "Brutal" temperatures are predicted for the Seattle area on Wednesday as a record heat wave afflicting the Pacific Northwest continues to bake everything west of the Cascades.

Friday, June 19, 2009  You should have your air conditioner inspected every 5 to 7 years to insure efficiency.