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Saturday, March 02, 2013  Cornbread usually complements a Southern meal, but it's taking center stage at a festival this weekend in Columbia.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Columbia native J. Anthony Brown will be the grand marshal for South Carolina's first Cornbread Festival.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Authorities say someone stole nearly $19,000 worth of Girl Scout cookies from a warehouse in Spartanburg.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Lays released three consumer-inspired potato chip flavors this week: Chicken & Waffles, Cheesy Garlic Bread and Sriracha.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Zapping bread with microwaves for 10 seconds can eliminate mold spores

Friday, November 16, 2012  Hostess Brands says it is going out of business, closing plants that make Twinkies and Wonder Bread and laying off all of its 18,500 workers.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Friday will be extra sweet this week with Girl Scout cookies going on sale at various local retailers.

Friday, February 03, 2012  Highland Baking Company, a wholesale bread baking company, announced plans to locate its new production facility in Spartanburg County today. The company is expected to bring 196 new jobs to South Carolina over the next five years.

Tuesday, June 02, 2009  NY store owner gives $40, loaf of bread to contrite would-be thief after he begs forgiveness

Wednesday, December 31, 2008  Cayce police are searching for 20 year old Cornelius Richardson; also known as Cornbread.