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Thursday, May 02, 2013  A 22-year-old Chapin man is accused of physically abusing a 4-month-old child, according to Lexington County Sheriff James Metts.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Authorities say a baby girl was dropped off at an Anderson hospital this week.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Children from across the state go easter egg hunting at the Governor's Mansion.

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

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  Children at a Midlands hosptial are getting in on the Halloween spirit.

Monday, August 13, 2012  With a new school year just around the corner, parents are encouraged to talk with children about the importance of school related safety.

Friday, February 24, 2012  How long could you dance if it was for a great cause? Maybe a day or two?

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Last week the Food and Drug Administration told the New York Times the drug Methotrexate is in short supply nationally. The drug is used to treat leukemia.

Monday, February 06, 2012  Airport High School students are lending their time and efforts to help Camp Kemo.

Saturday, December 17, 2011  Patients and families at Palmetto Health Children's Hospital received a special visitor Saturday morning.

Monday, September 19, 2011  South Carolina Republican congressmen are criticizing President Obama's proposal for $1.5 trillion in new taxes to help ease the federal deficit.  1st District Rep. Tim Scott called the proposal unconscionable while the 2nd District's Joe Wilson says he's shocked by the proposal.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011  Researchers from Seattle Children's Hospital say the cartoon "Spongebob Squarepants" is soaking up your children's attention span.

Wednesday, June 08, 2011  The Newberry County Sheriff's Office says 36-year-old Angela Ann Chapman told many people that the child was undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments and told the officers investigating the case that they had received treatment at both St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis, and at a local hospital.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011  Gov. Nikki Haley and her family are hosting a bit of spring fun for some children who are getting medical care at a Columbia hospital.

Monday, March 14, 2011  Terminally ill boy moved to US after Canadian court rules doctors can remove breathing tube.