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Yesterday at 5:45 PM  A measure is now in place that could head off an election fiasco that caused some voters in the state to lose faith in the system.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  A Charlotte Observer reporter has been released after he was arrested while covering a protest at the North Carolina General Assembly.

Monday, June 10, 2013  U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford is spending some time meeting with people in his coastal congressional district.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Lexington County Senator Katrina Shealy hosted a luncheon Monday for seven of South Carolina's soliders who gave their lives while serving our country.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The Legislature elected a House member's father to the Medical University of South Carolina board after he agreed to pay higher property taxes at his beach home.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  A few downtown Columbia streets were closed Monday afternoon as police and fire officials investigated a suspicious item.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Water cannon, legions of police bolster French Assembly building for final gay marriage vote

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Police are investigating suspicious packages found in downtown Columbia.

Friday, April 05, 2013  A mysterious pail of liquid shut down a section of Assembly Street in Columbia Friday evening.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  The Universty of South Carolina is making big changes to Assembly Street.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  A review released by the South Carolina General Assembly Legislative Audit Council says voting machines used in South Carolina are not certified by a federal Election Assistance Commission.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  South Carolina's state military support panel is distributing $200,000 to four regions to help them maintain military installations in their communities.

Friday, February 22, 2013  A USC student who pleaded guilty to DUI last week now knows the legal price she'll pay.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  A pedestrian was hit by a car shortly past noon near The University of South Carolina.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  A pedestrian walking in downtown Columbia was hit by a car Wednesday after a two vehicle collision.