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Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Military policy officials and local chamber members allocate base-preservation funding amid federal spending reductions.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Dozens of teenage girls in the Midlands will meet with local, successful career women Saturday morning.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  People in the Midlands had the chance to learn about sustainability today and how it relates to business Tuesday morning.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Mayor Benjamin announced Wednesday that June 27th is a day dedicated to the University of South Carolina's new head basketball coach.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  Supporters say a penny sales tax will help fund infastructure projects and the CMRTA transit system.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  Thousands of baseball fans from across the state of South Carolina are coming to Columbia.

Monday, April 30, 2012  Super commuters forced to travel long distances to work each day are paying the price.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Richland County leaders and the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce are talking taxes to help save the region's cash-strapped bus system.  Even if you don't ride the bus, you still might be paying for it.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  Lt. Colonel Gregory Bauldrick is marching into the job force after a 23 year career in the US Army.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  WACH Fox is teaming up with the Army's largest training post to host a job fair designed to connect employers with members of the local military community. "Hiring Our Heroes." is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. at the Solomon Center.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  Companies are coming together to hire soldiers and their families.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Leaders from Columbia and Richland County are getting together to talk with area lawmakers about economic development.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Presidential Candidate Newt Gingrich and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee were keynote speakers at Tuesday's foreign policy forum.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  USC students in need of cash found more jobs than they bargained for on Tuesday.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  It may be a small country but Israel packs a punch on the world economic stage.