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Tuesday, March 26, 2013  One of the last remaining river patrol boats that fought with America's so-called Brown Water Navy during Vietnam War is going into dry dock for a few weeks.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Former Gamecock baseball star Michael Roth stepping up to the plate for fan and kidney donor Allyson Smith.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Blood donations are needed at the American Red Cross.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Local college students donating hundreds of toys to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia Monday morning.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Law officers in Lexington County are lending a hand to some sick children this holiday season.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  People are giving out more than candy this Halloween. Many in the Midlands are rolling up their sleeves to give the gift of life.

Monday, September 03, 2012  A 76-year-old Anderson man is walking the streets wearing a sign begging for help to get his wife a kidney transplant.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  The city of Beaufort is donating more than $14,000 in services and fee waivers for next month's Lt. Dan Weekend. But city officials say this will be the last time.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Those who wine and dine and three Midlands restaurants Wednesday night will also be helping the South Carolina Autism Society.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  During the summer months in South Carolina, even a light breeze can bring relief.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  The 2012 "Boots and Badges" blood drive finished Wednesday night, and the results were released Thursday.

Friday, March 30, 2012  The Columbia-Richland Fire Department will be on the streets of Columbia today hoping the Midlands community will fill their boots for a good cause.

Friday, March 23, 2012  Gamecock football players to shave heads for charity.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  The South Carolina Farmers Market is getting a special stall so vendors can donate fresh produce to the Harvest Hope Food Bank in Columbia.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010  More than one dozen Midlands salons have pledged donations to to the Hair to Spare Campaign.