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Thursday, March 07, 2013  LEXINGTON (WACH) -- Hundreds lining up at the BP gas station on North Lake Drive in Lexington for free gas Thursday morning.The event was made possible by several credit unions from around the Midlands joining together through MADTAG. MADTAG is an ongoing campaign by the Credit Unions of South Carolina to highlight the good deeds being done in our local community, and those who are making a difference. The first one hundred vehicles in line received $20 in free regular gas, courtesy of the Credit Unions of South Carolina. It all took place at the BP Station located at 1542 North Lake Drive, in Lexington.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  There is finally some relief for people feeling the pain at the pump.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Columbia police say they’ve arrested a man who robbed a downtown bank Wednesday afternoon.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Columbia Police are looking for an accused bank robber.

Friday, December 07, 2012  A judge is allowing the state Revenue Department to notify banks and credit unions of the 3.3 million bank account numbers compromised when someone hacked department tax files.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  The community came together to give to our neighbors in need Wednesday, donating more than 1.2 million pounds of food during the Share Your Holiday food drive to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  A new federal credit union branch run entirely by students is opening on the University of South Carolina campus. University spokeswoman French Brewer says the newest branch of the Carolina Collegiate Federal Credit Union is set to open Wednesday in the Russell House university union center.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  The Columbia Police Department is investgating a bank robbery that occurred in downtown Columbia Wednesday afternoon.

Thursday, April 26, 2012  The Greenwood Police Department is searching for a suspect wanted for armed robbery.

Friday, February 10, 2012  Several credit unions from around the Midlands are joining together to offer free gas fill-ups Friday morning.

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  Some financial institutions in the Midlands feeling the impact of last weekends Bank Transfer Day, which was prompted by angry consumers across the nation.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  Small business owners in South Carolina are invited to a workshop to learn about financing their businesses and to meet lenders.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010  According to Columbia Police Spokesman Brick Lewis, the robbery happened around 10 a.m. at the SC State Credit Union on Farrow Road.

Monday, July 26, 2010  The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in their search for the suspect.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010  According to deputies a man robbed the Safe Federal Credit Union on Garners Ferry Road in Lower Richland County on around 2:00 p.m. on July 13.