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Friday, June 14, 2013  The University of South Carolina is marking the renovation of Booker T. Washington High School, once the largest public high school for blacks in the state.

Saturday, June 08, 2013  Simon Jacob was one of many men who attended the Real Men Get Real on Health event, hosted by Palmetto Health Baptist.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  A Canadian company that makes pita bread, bagels, pizza crusts, flat bread and tortilla wraps is getting ready to start construction on its first bakery in the United States.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Starting Friday, the Columbia Police department is starting up its annual "Fan the Heat" Program.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Mother of baby trapped in sewer raised alarm but kept quiet about her identity during rescue

Monday, May 27, 2013  A group of kids from Lexington put together the attached video, showing Cocky and other fans going Gamecock Style.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  If you want to hear from the woman who turned Marcus Lattimore into the man he is, Thursday you'll have you have your chance.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The South Carolina House has approved a bill allowing Darlington Raceway to widen its seats and still keep its tax exemption.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  Many were excited to see Marcus Lattimore's name finally be announced in the 4th round of the  2013 NFL Draft.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  A church-related group is interested in buying the old Freestyle Music Park, a theme park in Myrtle Beach that has not opened for the past three years.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Roller Derby is a growing sport giving ladies of the Columbia Quad-Squad much more than a work-out.

Monday, April 22, 2013  A South Carolina native has died in the line of duty supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  In 1947, nothing said America like baseball, apple pie, and segregation. That is, until Jack Roosevelt Robinson stepped up to the plate and knocked the leather off of some dusty white balls.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  In just a few weeks, NASCAR fans will be tuning into Fox to see the Southern 500 from Darlington. Some lucky players have a chance courtesy of the "Lady in Black."

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Authorities say a baby girl was dropped off at an Anderson hospital this week.