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Friday, April 19, 2013  A Lancaster County man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in the shooting death of his wife.

Friday, April 12, 2013  A Columbia man is the third person arrested in the deaths of two people found in a house fire two years ago.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Some University of South Carolina retail students want to spread the word that the city that's famously hot is also extremely stylish.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  A third-grade teacher from Rock Hill charged with assaulting a 9-year-old student by grabbing her arm and leaving a bruise is asking to enter a pretrial intervention program.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Authorities say a baby girl was dropped off at an Anderson hospital this week.

Friday, March 29, 2013  An elementary school teacher in Rock Hill has been accused of hurting a female student, leaving a bruise on her arm.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Easter is a holiday celebrated by Christians worldwide. It’s a time when believers reflect on the life of Jesus Christ whom they believe is the Messiah. Fraendy Clervaud spoke to a Columbia woman who comes from a background that doesn't accept her beliefs but she's found a way to merge the two.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Authorities say a Lancaster County man has been charged with murder in the shooting death of his wife.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office said a second Berkeley County man has been arrested and charged in the September murder of a Holly Hill man

Monday, January 28, 2013  The international thriller from director Ben Affleck received the top honor of best ensemble cast in a movie at Sunday night's Screen Actors Guild Awards, their equivalent of the best-picture Oscar.

Monday, January 21, 2013  The World Beer Festival was held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Several dogs have been rescued from a suspected puppy mill in Chesterfield County.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Ben Affleck's "Argo" earned him best motion picture drama and director honors at Sunday night's ceremony.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  A provisional bishop has been nominated to head a diocese of Episcopal churches in eastern and lower South Carolina remaining with the national Episcopal Church.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  'Lincoln,' 'Les Miserables, 'Life of Pi' lead nominations for British Academy Film Awards.