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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Two small central Kentucky cities top a list of what one business magazine considers the best small cities in the United States.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  From the mountains to the ocean, South Carolinians will soon have a chance to hike and bike across the entire state, and one corporation is doing their part to make it possible.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Emergency crews say a suspicious package found in downtown Columbia was not a threat.

Friday, May 03, 2013  A group of South Carolina combat veterans is holding a special remembrance ceremony to honor those missing in action and those who gave their lives for their country.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The Capital City is becoming more bicycle friendly.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  An historian and an archaeologist are holding a program about the graveyard that was discovered in Charleston's historic district earlier this year.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The Spoleto Festival USA is unveiling its poster for the 37th season of the arts festival.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Police are investigating suspicious packages found in downtown Columbia.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Transitions homeless shelter hosted their first ever Walk In Our Shoes Tour.

Friday, April 12, 2013  An early morning kidnapping led to a high-speed chase from the Newberry County town of Peak to downtown Saluda, according to Newberry Sheriff Lee Foster.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Taxi drivers in Charleston don't like the city's $5 flat rate for all downtown fares.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Authorities say a 39-year-old man has died trying to steal copper from transformers at the old state mental hospital property near downtown Columbia.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Beaufort City Council has torpedoed the idea of so-called "botels" at the Beaufort's Downtown Marina.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Workers have found at least 27 graves at the site of a construction project in downtown Charleston.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Columbia police say they’ve arrested a man who robbed a downtown bank Wednesday afternoon.