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Yesterday at 11:30 AM  A church-affiliated retirement community in Orangeburg is seeking approval to serve beer and wine after its bid to serve liquor was rejected by state officials.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  In an ongoing effort to balance our finances with the pursuit of happiness, it's time to get creative to secure your summer fun as well as your bottom line.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  A popular restaurant in Columbia has closed its doors for good.

Monday, January 21, 2013  The commanding general at the Army's largest training installation wants the public to get a close-up look at how soldiers live and train for combat.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Restaurant owners across South Carolina are hoping they can draw residents to their tables during the seasonal lull in tourism.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  Clemson University police say three Liberty men have been arrested and charged with taking a safe from a campus dining hall.

Friday, May 11, 2012  Mother's Day gets the short end of the stick sometimes. Here is your fool-proof plan to treat Mom to a weekend of fun that she will talk about for months, and remember forever.

Saturday, March 24, 2012  A South Carolina organization is putting a little sweetness into the fight against AIDS and HIV.

Thursday, August 04, 2011  Story update: Campus-wide alert lifted at Virginia Tech.

Friday, April 08, 2011  Business leaving Main Street has been an ongoing challenge for the City of Columbia, but the downtown district was anything but abandoned on Thursday.

Monday, January 03, 2011  Diners have a chance to enjoy many of South Carolina's restaurants at a fraction of the price for Restaurant Week.

Tuesday, November 09, 2010  Anne Postic takes a different approach to dining at a local restaurant.

Wednesday, October 07, 2009  Eight California inmates have been injured after a fight erupted in a dining hall at Folsom State Prison.