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Sunday, May 26, 2013  For those looking to show support for the military this Memorial Day weekend, the founder of Operation Thank You says it is as easy as sending a letter.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  Store officials at the Best Buy Harbison location announced they will be giving away free gift cards and other promotions this month to first responders.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  If you're like millions of Americans always relying on your next paycheck or you're in debt chances are you're keeping a close eye on your credit score.

Friday, March 08, 2013  State election officials have printed over 1,100 photo identification cards for voters to use at the polls to comply with South Carolina's new voter ID law.

Monday, February 11, 2013  The chairman of South Carolina's education oversight panel says innovation is crucial to improving student performance.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  1865 baseball card found at yard sale sells for $92,000 in Maine auction

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  A bill specifying that sweepstakes machines are illegal gambling is advancing in the South Carolina House.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  States require those receiving unemployment to use bank cards laden with fees rather than depositing the benefits directly into a bank account, a consumer group reports.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  The day after Christmas is one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Shoppers flooded Columbiana Centre for exchanges, returns, or simply to do more shopping.

Monday, November 26, 2012  The Forest Acres Police Department is investigating a case of theft and credit card fraud.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  The number of South Carolina public schools and districts receiving "excellent" or "good" ratings increased significantly this year.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  South Carolina officials say 200,000 more tax returns were hacked than originally reported.

Friday, November 02, 2012  One of the world's leading cyber security experts says information from a hacking incident like the one in South Carolina is usually sold quickly on the Internet black market.

Monday, October 29, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley says South Carolina used the same standards as banks and other private institutions when it decided not to encrypt Social Security numbers and other information on a database of state tax returns.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  A man's wallet was taken by the woman in line behind him after he accidentally left the wallet at a local grocery store check out, according to Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott.