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Thursday, June 06, 2013  South Carolina's breweries may now sell pints to people touring their facilities.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The first day of Spring often symbolizes freshness, light, warmth and rebirth. This year we have another reason to feel those delicious sensations of pleasure... it's the first International Day of Happiness.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  The circus is in town and clowns from Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey stopped by to cheer up the kids.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  The Columbia Convention Center was full of cheering Saturday.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  The Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission and the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission are teaming up to make senior citizens’ holiday season a little brighter and warmer.

Monday, December 10, 2012  More than five thousand motorcycles flooded city streets Saturday, all in an effort to make sure veterans who are in the hospital have a merry Christmas.

Friday, November 30, 2012  For those hoping to brighten the spirit of an American hero this holiday season, the Red Cross says they deadline to send greetings through "Holiday Mail for Heroes" is just one week away.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Texas judge is expected to rule in lawsuit over football banners with Bible verses

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  It’s been nearly two weeks and there’s still no sign of Gabbiee Swainson, but the community is not giving up hope.

Sunday, August 26, 2012  Richland County spent Sunday afternoon looking for missing teeneager Gabbiee Swainson.

Friday, July 20, 2012  Columbia's parks department is wrapping up a sports camp being held in conjunction with the University of South Carolina.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  It is the first time in three seasons that the Gamecock baseball team returned from Omaha without a championship trophy, but the fans did not seem to notice.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Shannon Cooper cheered as her daughter walked across the stage to get her diploma from South Florence High School Saturday night, but just minutes later, Shannon was handcuffed and arrested.

Friday, March 23, 2012  Gamecock fans sent the USC women’s basketball team to California with a spirited sendoff Thursday afternoon.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Fans are invited to join the South Carolina women’s basketball team in the McGuire Club of Colonial Life Arena to watch the NCAA Selection Show on Monday, March 12.