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Saturday, April 06, 2013  The Columbia Speedway hosted the 3rd annual Tartan Day South; celebrating all things Celtic.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  The federal health care law, terrorist threats to America and the nation's financial situation are among the topics up for discussion at the South Carolina tea party convention.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012  Not everyone relaxed at home Christmas Day.

Sunday, November 11, 2012  Many residents ran to raise money for a Thanksgiving dinner benefitting the less fortunate.

Saturday, August 25, 2012  Car aficionados got a chance to check out vintage vehicles Saturday.

Friday, August 10, 2012  Hundreds of high school students came out to learn more about the Provost Academy South Carolina.

Saturday, August 04, 2012  State and Federal officials are testing for high levels of lead and arsenic in one Columbia community.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- Health officials say poverty and a lack of access to health care are among the reasons South Carolina is near the top of the list of AIDS cases nationally. The Post and Courier of Charleston  reports the state ranks ninth in AIDS cases with an estimated 15,000 people thought to be living with the infection.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  The panel named to help ensure that military bases in South Carolina don't suffer in a possible new round of defense budget cuts has hired an executive coordinator.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  A social media workshop for parents and teens will be conducted by the Lexington County Sheriff's Department Wednesay night.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  Residents are being reminded to scoop the poop when they walk their dogs.

Friday, January 13, 2012  According to the University of South Carolina,  head football coach Steve Spurrier has tabbed Joe Robinson as the team’s special teams coordinator and tight ends coach, it was announced today.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011  Gamecocks Head Ball Coach Steve Spurrier didn't have to look long or far to find his next defensive coordinator.

Monday, November 07, 2011  Hours after stepping down, Penn State officials head to court on perjury charges in sex scandal

Sunday, November 06, 2011  Child sex charges, possible cover-up rock Penn State; athletic director, VP charged with perjury