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Thursday, January 17, 2013  Ice sculptures rely on cool temperatures to keep from melting, so you might think record breaking high temperatures over the past week would slow a sculptor's business.

Monday, December 31, 2012  The biggest New Year's Eve event in Columbia is throwing its second annual bash to ring in the new year.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  If it felt hotter than normal in South Carolina this summer, officials have the number to prove that it was.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  The musical entertainment lineup for Columbia's Famously Hot New Year celebration is complete, event organizers announced Thursday.

Monday, July 02, 2012  The Columbia-Richland Fire Department has set-up cooling stations to provide relief to residents from record heat conditions in the Midlands.

Friday, June 29, 2012  The dangers of firefighting are well-known, but when outdoor temperatures reach the hundreds, firefighters have to be cautious of more than smoke and flames.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  Summer in the Midlands brings mixed emotions to those who live here.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  Lace up your sneakers and start training.  Officials announced Thursday there's only six months until the first Famously Hot Marathon that will take place in Columbia.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010  Spend a few minutes outside and you know the Capital City is living up to its slogan, "Famously Hot."