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Friday, May 17, 2013  Twenty-four families in northeast Richland County now have much nicer and earth-friendly homes.

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.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  It has been a busy week at the Springdale Race Course, as the finishing touches are underway for the 81st Carolina Cup.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  U.S. war costs last for more than a century, monthly payments to Civil War vet families

Friday, March 15, 2013  Protesters marched to Congressman Joe Wilson's office in West Columbia Friday morning to have thier voices heard over budget cuts affecting the Head Start program.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A large check was presented Wednesday to children in need.

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.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Two struggling families got a very special homecoming Friday.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  This weekend we get to let loose a little and send some support to victims families at the same time.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Thousands of students couldn't afford to go to college this school year because the U.S. Department of Education made changes to a popular loan program.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Two families share affection for Scouts, differ sharply on whether no-gays policy should stay

Monday, December 31, 2012  A new law signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin banning Russian children from being adopted by families may prevent other orphans from ending up in good homes.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012  Not everyone relaxed at home Christmas Day.

Friday, December 14, 2012  Emerging from more than a decade at war, military families are confronting a new worry at home: the prospect that a Washington deal over federal spending cuts could chip away at military benefits long considered untouchable.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Ronald Richmond has been working for South Carolina Electric and Gas for 21 years. During that time Richmond has seen many families that could use a helping hand during the holidays.