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Yesterday at 2:40 PM  A new television ad criticizes U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham for his support of a costly program to turn weapons-grade plutonium into commercial nuclear reactor fuel.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Legislation to end furloughs of air traffic controllers and delays for millions of travelers is headed to a House vote.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  A tractor-trailer was overturned and damaged after being hit by a train in Cayce Wednesday morning.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  The president of a company hired to build a South Carolina facility to turn weapons-grade plutonium into nuclear reactor fuel says he's worried the project won't be adequately funded.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  One of the largest free Fourth of July firework displays in South Carolina will be held in Sumter Wednesday night.

Friday, June 29, 2012  The Richland County Sheriff's Department invites the public to wave American flags along a procession route for 1st Lt. Ryan Rawl Saturday in Lexington.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  A major entrance to Fort Jackson will be closed for almost three months for upgrades this year.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  The wait continues for Atlanta based developer Bright-Myers. Tuesday night Columbia City Council again postponed taking a vote on the proposed sale of the Capital City Stadium property to the company.

Monday, September 12, 2011  Obama sending jobs bill to Congress, urges passage without 'games, politics or delays'

Tuesday, July 19, 2011  Story updated with video: The dust wall was about 3,000 feet high and created winds of 25 to 30 mph, with gusts of up to 40 mph.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  NY GOP postpones pivotal gay marriage vote; Wednesday session likely to see resolution

Thursday, May 12, 2011  House panel OKs defense bill, votes to delay law allowing gays to serve openly

Friday, April 29, 2011  NASA abruptly called off space shuttle Endeavour's final launch Friday because of a puzzling heater failure in a critical power unit.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011  The South Carolina Highway Patrol has advised motorist to find an alternate route or allow for extra time.

Thursday, February 10, 2011  Light snow prompted a number of school districts to delay classes across central South Carolina, but the storm moved out of the state quickly.