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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The discovery of  three women who were missing for a decade in Cleveland has reignited hope for those with missing loved ones in the Capital City.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  A man charged with kidnapping a Richland County teen is appealing his 17-year prison sentence on a federal ammunition charge.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  A man believed to be the prime suspect in a 15-year-old Blythewood girl's 2012 disappearance is going to prison on a federal weapons conviction.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The man who is facing kidnapping charges in the disappearance of Gabbiee Swainson will learn his federal sentence for his conviction of being a felon in possession of ammunition.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Missing teen mother throws out first pitch at Ridgeview High School Senior day.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Freddie Grant is to appear in court Friday afternoon on a kidnapping charge in the disappearance of Columbia teen Gabbiee Swainson.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  The search for Gabbiee Swainson continues nearly 6 months after she disappeared.  In addition to law enforcement, private investigators are used to aid in gathering clues.

Monday, January 14, 2013  he federal trial of Freddie Grant begins Monday, as he faces charges of possession of ammunition discovered in the police investigation into the disappearance of Gabbiee Swainson.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Elvia Swainson, mother of missing 15-year-old Gabbiee Swainson sat down with Tyler Ryan for an execlusive conversation ranging from memories of Gabbiee as a child to how they spent the evening together on the night prior to her disappearance and her feelings on the information that may link Freddie Grant to the case.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Gabbiee Swainson's mother, Elvia talks with Tyler Ryan about her disappearance and if she thinks Freddie Grant is connected.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Nearly three months after her disappearance, Gabbiee Swainson's mother Elvia sat down with WACH Fox to talk about Gabbiee as she was growing up.

Sunday, November 04, 2012  A tribute to missing Columbia teen Gabbiee Swainson was held Sunday evening at the Village at Sandhills.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  A federal trial has been delayed for a man accused of abducting a Columbia teen last seen more than two months.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  A man accused of abducting a Columbia teen last seen more than two months ago is expected in court on a federal ammunition charge.

Monday, September 24, 2012  A math test 15 year old Gabbiee aced still hangs on her mother's refrigerator and pictures capturing some of the teens happiest moments are spread throughout the house, for Elvia Swainson they have become symbols of hope.