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Monday, May 06, 2013  Brotherly love: Thanks to the quick actions of a Sumter teen, his younger brother is still alive today.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Former Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott is going back to work for the Richland County Sheriff's Department, Sheriff Leon Lott announced Wednesday.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Columbia native and former FBI Analyst Larry Sypolt has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The popular Broadway at the Beach shopping and entertainment complex in Myrtle Beach is getting a couple of new restaurants that will open in time for the summer tourist season.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  South Carolina will have to wait a few more days before experiencing a close encounter with unidentified flying objects.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Ohio crash that killed 6 teens offers tragic real-life cautionary tale to parents

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Columbia City Councilman Moe Baddourah plans to run for Columbia mayor.

Monday, February 25, 2013  A medical student who survived a genocidal attack on a hospital in Burundi is bringing the story of his escape from the Hutu-Tutsi conflict to the University of South Carolina.

Saturday, February 09, 2013  This weekend, a celebration of "everything woman" will take place in downtown Columbia.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  A teacher accused of having sex with her students is no longer a teacher with Richland School District One.

Monday, January 07, 2013  A teacher at Dreher High School faces an additional charge involving an alleged sexual relationship with a student.

Sunday, January 06, 2013  Columbia police are charging a 34-year-old teacher at Dreher High School with sexual battery.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Two North Carolina school districts and one in South Carolina are among 16 nationwide to land federal funds in the first time competitive federal Race to the Top grants have gone directly to local school leaders.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has picked a deputy attorney general to be her new chief of staff.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Charlotte, N.C.