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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Shaw Air Force Base is canceling its annual Independence Day celebration because of automatic federal budget cuts.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  With all the outdoor activities this weekend, the umbrella will be a good thing to keep handy.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Businesses along the Grand Strand are excited about the upcoming motorcycle rally.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  A familiar concert is revamped and ready to come back to the Midlands.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The Spoleto Festival USA is unveiling its poster for the 37th season of the arts festival.

Monday, April 22, 2013  GDC Morning WACH 4-22-13

Saturday, April 13, 2013  The 18th annual Columbia International Festival kicked off Saturday at the State Fairgrounds Saturday.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Indy Grits has quickly and quietly become the coolest event in our famously hot city.

Friday, April 12, 2013  South Carolina's new senator is continuing his tour of the state.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Hundreds came out to the Carolina Brew and Q at the Flying Saucer in the Vista.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  The Good Day Columbia GDC Morning WACH for Thursday April 4, 2013

Friday, March 15, 2013  St. Pat's in Five Points is set for Saturday in downtown Columbia. The Columbia Police Department has released information on road closures and check points related to the event.

Friday, March 15, 2013  With St. Patrick's Day approaching, thousands will be hitting Five Points in Columbia for the annual festival celebrating all that's green.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Cornbread usually complements a Southern meal, but it's taking center stage at a festival this weekend in Columbia.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Columbia native J. Anthony Brown will be the grand marshal for South Carolina's first Cornbread Festival.