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Friday, June 14, 2013  Surfers along South Carolina's Grand Strand have honored the memory of a surfer lost last week in the winds and waves of Tropical Storm Andrea.

Monday, June 10, 2013  South Carolina has a new Irish Memorial.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Maj. Gen. H.D. Polumbo is taking command of the 9th Air Force in a scheduled ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  A park has been created in Charleston to note the contributions of the Irish to the state of South Carolina.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Tens of thousands of South Carolinians addicted to drugs or alcohol will become eligible for health insurance under the federal health care overhaul.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Authorities have jailed a Travelers Rest man after he was spotted walking naked along a highway and carrying a naked 13-month-old.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The first day of Spring often symbolizes freshness, light, warmth and rebirth. This year we have another reason to feel those delicious sensations of pleasure... it's the first International Day of Happiness.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A defense lawyer says a ruling by a Columbia city judge could affect driving under the influence cases across South Carolina.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Orangeburg Sheriff's Office officials arrested a man on Monday who is accused of severely beating a woman in Springfield on Sunday afternoon after being released from jail.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  AT&T says it's reached a deal to buy Alltel U.S. wireless operations for about $780 million to boost its spectrum in rural areas.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  An aquarium in Charleston is helping care for some sick and injured sea turtles from New England.

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

Thursday, May 03, 2012  Riverbanks Zoo and Garden welcomes guests Thursday evenings in May for the 2012 Rhythm and Blooms concert series.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  It is common to think about insuring a car, but these days just about anything of value can be covered.

Monday, April 02, 2012  Explosive teams are at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston where a shell from the Civil War was found in a flower bed.