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Saturday, May 11, 2013  Several churches hosted the first ever Fight for the Kids at the Palmetto Athletic Center.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  A Revenue Department ruling has prompted the cancellation of a charity alcohol sampling event in Myrtle Beach.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  A white Steinway grand piano salvaged from musician Fats Domino's home after Hurricane Katrina has been restored and will be the centerpiece of an exhibit in New Orleans' French Quarter.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  The Senate Ethics Committee has accused state Sen. Robert Ford of intentionally altering documents as the legislative panel reviewed his campaign records.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The attorney for Sen. Robert Ford says the ethics charges against the 64-year-old Charleston Democrat stem from bookkeeping errors.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Energy tycoon T. Boone Pickens is visiting Clemson University to give a talk on leadership.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The Senate Ethics Committee has found probable cause that Sen. Robert Ford committed multiple ethics violations.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Cybercriminals are exploiting the interest in the Boston attack by sending malware through email.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Harvest Hope Food Bank has joined a national social media campaign and is hosting a local food drive to help with donation levels.

Friday, April 12, 2013  People in North Charleston now have a place to swim year-round.

Friday, April 05, 2013  If you ever go to the Flying Saucer in the Vista then it's inevitable you've noticed the decor.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  April is National Donate Life Month. Sen. Katrina Shealy announced a resolution Thursday in the State Senate designating April 4 as Organ Donor Registration Day.

Friday, March 29, 2013  The West Metro Chamber of Commerce is asking people to spring clean their homes and offices for Good Deed Friday.

Friday, March 22, 2013  If you drove through Columbia this week, you probably saw firefighters at intersections collecting money in their boots.

Friday, March 22, 2013  South Carolina's top prosecutor has amended his campaign filings to account for $134,000 in donations and expenses.