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Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The South Carolina House has approved a bill that supporters say clarifies that sweepstakes machines are illegal video gambling.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Months after robbing a McDonald's, the suspected robber returns to eat, but the staff recognize him.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Authorities in Berkeley County have found the body of a woman they believe disappeared with her friend last weekend.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Gay rights activists answer 'Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day' with national 'Kiss In'

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  More people than usual showed up at Midlands Chick-Fil-A restaurants Wednesday. The crowds were brought out by Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day. The move was in response to backlash from same-sex marriage supporters aimed at the company's president Dan Cathy.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, a Baptist minister, declared Wednesday national "Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day."

Thursday, May 24, 2012  A high speed chase Thursday lead to the arrest of a suspect wanted in several burglaries, according to the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office.

Monday, April 02, 2012  It's a whopper of a menu change as Burger King adds smoothies, snack wraps, salads that are like McDonald's.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  Get ready for the Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.

Monday, October 03, 2011  Customers tell restaurants they want to eat healthy, then order the Thickburger

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  McDonald's is changing the way you order your Happy Meal, so you will no longer have a healthy "choice," it will be a part of the meal.  What do you think?

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  Chain restaurants commit to adding healthier items to children's menus

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  A Taco Bell franchisee made a $1.5 million investment in Richland County Wednesday.

Tuesday, October 05, 2010  San Francisco lawmakers have given preliminary approval to a law that would prohibit fast-food restaurants from putting toys in children's meals unless they include fruits and vegetables and don't have too many unhealthy calories.

Monday, August 30, 2010  A would-be burglar who tried to break into a South Carolina restaurant found himself in a tight and a greasy situation.