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Friday, March 22, 2013  The governor welcomed SCSU board members to the state house Friday; hoping to find a solution to help the school recover from many controversies over the last two years.

Friday, January 11, 2013  A group of protesters gathered outside of a restaurant in West Columbia Friday after news of the businesses controversial shirts spread this week.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Controversy is swirling around a Midlands taco restaurant Tuesday because of t-shirts that its employees are wearing.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  Students and staff at The Citadel will undergo training in how to prevent child sexual abuse.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  More people than usual showed up at Midlands Chick-Fil-A restaurants Wednesday. The crowds were brought out by Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day. The move was in response to backlash from same-sex marriage supporters aimed at the company's president Dan Cathy.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Culture war flares over chicken sandwiches; gay activists, Bible Belt conservatives take sides

Monday, June 04, 2012  The latest news and weather and sports right now on WACH FOX News on the Net.

Thursday, April 12, 2012  Lawmakers are now stepping in to help clean the mess surrounding SC State.

Friday, March 02, 2012  SCSU will soon be looking for a new president after scandal led to George Coopers resignation.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012  Two women wearing only minimal underwear and body paint protested the use of animal skins in front of a Columbia fur store Tuesday.

Thursday, December 08, 2011  It's the morning after, and 16-year-olds still need prescription for emergency contraception

Thursday, September 01, 2011  Huntsman calls controversy over timing of Obama jobs speech 'nonsense'

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  Charleston Communities for Cruise Control (C4) launched the billboard this week in a fight against a development planned to increase Charleston's success with the cruise industry.

Thursday, August 11, 2011  The group says beef production requires a large amount of water and wants people to know that going vegan would conserve water and help the environment.  Columbia police spokeswoman Jennifer Timmons said the department was aware of the planned protest and officers are on the scene keeping a close eye on things.

Friday, January 07, 2011  Racy calendar featuring nearly nude Spanish Catholic youth group members angers church leaders.