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Thursday, March 21, 2013  The talk was called "Dealing with the Aftermath" of youth violence and how it effects schools and the community.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Freddie Grant is scheduled to have a hearing on Wednesday. He is charged with having bullets and shotgun shells that he's not allowed to possess as a convicted felon.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  An attorney for a man charged in the disappearance of a Columbia teenager says evidence shows the girl ran away and wasn't kidnapped.

Friday, November 02, 2012  For nearly three months, the Richland County Sheriff's Department has been searching for Gabbie Swainson.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  A federal trial has been delayed for a man accused of abducting a Columbia teen last seen more than two months.

Monday, October 22, 2012  Authorities say a missing 16-year-old girl has returned to her Columbia home.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  A man accused of abducting a Columbia teen last seen more than a month ago has pleaded not guilty to a federal ammunition charge.

Monday, September 24, 2012  A math test 15 year old Gabbiee aced still hangs on her mother's refrigerator and pictures capturing some of the teens happiest moments are spread throughout the house, for Elvia Swainson they have become symbols of hope.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  A suspect in the disappearance of a missing Columbia teen has been indicted on a federal weapons charge, according to United States Attorney Bill Nettles.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  It's been one month since Gabbiee Swainson disappeared from her Northeast Columbia home, and there are still no answers as to where she is.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Here's a look at some of the stories we're working on for tonight.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said in a news conference Wednesday that the man accused of kidnapping 15-year-old Gabrielle Swainson had keys to the home she was taken from.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  Here's a look at some of the stories we're working on for tonight.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  The Midlands community came together Tuesday evening for a candlelight vigil for missing teen Gabbiee Swainson.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  It has been more than two weeks since 15-year-old Gabbiee Swainson was last seen, but the community continues to hold out hope she will be found alive.