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Yesterday at 11:10 AM  Ceremonies are being held in South Carolina marking the sixth anniversary of a furniture store fire that claimed the lives of nine Charleston firefighters.

Monday, May 27, 2013  As people enjoyed the sand and sun, WACH FOX stopped by to find out how many people know why we celebrate Memorial Day.

Friday, May 24, 2013  A new film shows the changes made at the Charleston Fire Department after nine firefighters died while fighting a furniture store blaze.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  South Carolina's top prosecutor is scheduled to speak at a ceremony to commemorate the unveiling of a marker for fallen World War II aviator trainees from the Columbia area.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Lexington County Senator Katrina Shealy hosted a luncheon Monday for seven of South Carolina's soliders who gave their lives while serving our country.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  A monument to a fallen Spartanburg County sheriff's deputy is in a new location after the ground beneath it began to give way at the old site.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Caveman comedy 'The Croods' catches fire with audiences, opens at No. 1 with $44.7 million

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Families of fallen SC Guardsmen have been working with state lawmakers on a measure that would lower the flag at the Statehouse to half-staff in memory of future fallen soldiers.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A bill meant to extend South Carolina's public recognition of fallen military service members is going to the Senate floor.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  City of Columbia officials announced Thursday that the official City of Columbia flag has been lowered at all City buildings for the day in memory of fallen Fire Captain Anthony Charles Moye.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Midlands First responders from the all branches of the military, law enforcement, fire service, and EMS who have given their life in service will be honored Tuesday evening at the First Responders Remembrance Memorial on Lincoln Street.

Monday, September 03, 2012  It was no day off for many people in Blythewood, but it was for a good cause.

Friday, July 27, 2012  The South Carolina Department of Public Safety has dedicated a memorial at its headquarters to the 50 highway patrolmen who have died in the line of duty.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  The Lexington Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 8738 is hosting a barbeque lunch Wednesday to raise money for the families of fallen South Carolina Army Guardsmen 1st Lt. Ryan Rawl and Sgt. John Meador.

Saturday, June 30, 2012  Funeral services for three South Carolina Army National Guard soldiers killed last week in a bomb attack in Afghanistan are scheduled for the weekend.