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Friday, April 05, 2013  A state Representative announced Friday he has been cleared of all alcohol related charges from a traffic stop last October.

Friday, February 22, 2013  South Carolina State University trustees have voted to continue looking for a new president.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  A Richland County man is appealing the 5-year prison sentence he was given for the death of another man in a scuffle after a 2010 college football game.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  A Midlands legislator acknowledges he faces a drunken driving charge from a stop along Interstate 77 last October.

Friday, February 01, 2013  A Fort Hood soldier has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, saying he shot his friend accidentally while trying to scare away his hiccups.

Monday, November 12, 2012  The 28th Annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive kicked off Monday.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Preparations are underway for the Cockfest Pep Rally and Concert Thursday night, as well as Homecoming Parade and the Step Show Friday. Don't forget the big football game against Arkansas Saturday at noon.

Friday, October 19, 2012  Another SEC matchup means another wager between Janet and Fraendy as South Carolina takes on the University of Flordia.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Texas judge is expected to rule in lawsuit over football banners with Bible verses

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Steve Spurrier warns against putting too much stock in USC's rise to #3 in the rankings, plus government watchdogs call for an investigation into House Speaker Bobby Harrell's spending.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  An annual tailgate aimed to help find a cure for more than 30,000 children and adults is coming back to The Zone at Williams Brice Stadium.

Monday, October 08, 2012  Columbia police reported 41 arrests in one of the city's bar districts after Saturday's football game, but no major incidents.

Friday, October 05, 2012  USC students are camping out overnight at the campus's horseshoe as they wait for ESPN's College GameDay.

Friday, October 05, 2012  Crews from ESPN's Game Day have rolled into town to set up for Saturday's big game.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  Steve Spurrier is sticking with his plan to pay players.