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Thursday, March 21, 2013  DHEC, along with Governor Nikki Haley, unveiled "Permit Central" Thursday. It is a program that simplifies the process for obtaining health and environmental permits.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The South Carolina National Guard is celebrating the contributions of women during Women's History Month.

Friday, January 04, 2013  An annual concert series returns to the Midlands featuring the "Empress of Soul."

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Is it a bump in the night?  Is it a message from beyond?  The Tyler's Travels team headed to Charleston for a ghost hunt.

Monday, June 25, 2012  Authorities arrested a Maryland man accused of killing his girlfriend by shooting her in the back of the head on Sunday.

Friday, February 24, 2012  The Good Day Columbia GDC Morning WACH for Friday February 24, 2012

Friday, February 24, 2012  As Black History month wraps up, a The Auntie Karen Foundation welcomes top shelf talent.

Friday, January 27, 2012  Some elementary students in Irmo got a hands-on lesson in gardening Friday. The outside the classroom learning was part of the Gordon's Garden program which is designed to educate students about healthy eating.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  Clinton Sease Farm has diversified its portfolio to rake in money and is now becoming a well-known tourist destination.

Thursday, March 10, 2011  Deputy Curtis Wilson says a male victim involved in a domestic situation in northeast Richland County was shot in the leg after driving to the 3700 block of Hoyt Street where he tried to enter a house.  That's when the victim was shot and the suspects fled the scene.

Monday, May 17, 2010  A U.S. immigration court has granted asylum to President Barack Obama's African aunt, allowing her to stay in the country and setting her on the road to citizenship after years of legal wrangling, her attorneys announced Monday.

Thursday, February 25, 2010  Ashford and Simpson are in Columbia for Friday night's annual "Legends of..." concert to benefit the Auntie Karen Foundation.  AKF, founded and run by Karen Alexander, works to expose young people to the various arts and also teach them entrepreneurial skills.  The "Legends of..." concert series is the foundation's signature fundraiser each year featuring a different artist.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009  A 4-year-old South Carolina boy found safe in the woods on Christmas Eve has been taken from his parents and placed with an aunt.

Wednesday, April 01, 2009  Obama's aunt's bid for asylum from Kenya to be heard by judge in Boston in 2010.

Thursday, February 26, 2009  Some young musicians and those who simply love music had a chance to learn from those who make the gift of sound their career.