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Thursday, March 28, 2013  Imagine putting on a pair of special glasses and being able to see your friends in a crowded room from far away, even with their backs turned.

Monday, March 25, 2013  A federal appellate court has upheld a South Carolina school district's decision to bar a student from wearing shirts with the Confederate battle flag on campus.

Friday, March 08, 2013  A Lexington County K-9 deputy was used to track a man accused of breaking into a home near Gaston Thursday.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Chick-Fil-A helping the homeless this month by teaming up with the Oliver Gospel Mission.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  The Sumter Police Department is investigating an attempted child abduction they say occurred Monday evening.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  An organization that works to help sexual assault victims is asking for a helping hand from the community.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Authorities have made an arrest in deadly weekend hit-and-run in Beaufort County.

Monday, October 15, 2012  The South Carolina Highway Patrol is looking for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a man walking in Beaufort County.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Midlands parents as they can expect to pay as much as 6 percent more to send their children to grades K-12 this year.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Shoppers in South Carolina can avoid paying taxes on everything from aprons to waders during the state's tax-free weekend. The S.C. Department of Revenue says the event was under way at 12:01 a.m. Friday and ends at midnight on Sunday.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  South Carolinians are getting ready for a busy weekend of shopping.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  A 45-year-old South Carolina man has died after a night-time hit-and-run on Interstate 95 in Clarendon County.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  Three teens were arrested by the Lexington Cunty Sheriff's Department Wednesday after a home break in near Gaston.

Friday, February 17, 2012  Consumer prices rose modest 0.2 percent in January, pushed up by higher costs for gas, clothes

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell released images today of the hooded jacket and basketball shorts worn by the male victim whose remains were found Jan. 20 off Five Chop Road in Orangeburg.