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Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Business, education and policy leaders from across South Carolina are getting together to talk about ways to revamp the state's schooling.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Parking companies unleash new weapons as bunnies take toll on cars at Denver airport

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  West Columbia Police Chief Dennis Tyndall said the robbery happened is investigating a bank robbery that occurred about 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at the BB&T bank located at 2404 Sunset Boulevard.

Friday, December 14, 2012  The course was taught for the first time this fall as part of Marquette University's celebration of the 75th anniversary of "The Hobbit" being published.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  In elf ears and wizard hats, 'Hobbit' fans revel in New Zealand premiere of Jackson's new film

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Tolkien heirs sue producers of 'Rings,' 'Hobbit' trilogies over 'questionable' merchandizing

Monday, November 19, 2012  Wranglers say horses, other animals used in 'Hobbit' movies died on unsafe New Zealand farm

Friday, June 29, 2012  Three individuals have been arrested by officers with the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office following a drive-by shooting that occurred Tuesday.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  A man accused of assaulting a juvenile is wanted by the West Columbia Police Department.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  Peter Jackson shows 3-D footage of 'Hobbit' prequel filmed at faster speed

Friday, April 06, 2012  The Good Day Columbia GDC Morning WACH for 4-12-12

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  Four people died in an early morning crash in Southeast Columbia early Wednesday morning.

Monday, August 08, 2011  Christy Sequin has five ways to cut the amount of food that we take in, which, of course, impacts weight loss efforts.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  The sometimes raunchy series about a ballplayer past his prime received permits from the city council on Tuesday to film there next week. The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reports the council was told filming will take place in locations including BB&T Coastal Field, the boardwalk and the beach.

Thursday, June 02, 2011  Horry County police say no one was hurt when robbers fired guns during a holdup at a bank in Murrells Inlet.