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Monday, May 27, 2013  A Memorial Day observance at the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum on Charleston Harbor won't have a speaker.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Columbia mayor Steve Benjamin announced Monday that he is running for a second term.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  A maintenance worker at a Greenville County church is charged with 27 sex crimes dating back nearly 40 years.

Friday, March 22, 2013  A somber memorial ceremony was held today in remembrance of a civilian contractor who was killed March 8 during an insider attack that took place on Forward Operating Base Tagab in the Kapisa province.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The talk was called "Dealing with the Aftermath" of youth violence and how it effects schools and the community.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  A popular restaurant in Columbia has closed its doors for good.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  It's almost time to "spring forward."

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  There is finally some relief for people feeling the pain at the pump.

Friday, January 11, 2013  A group of protesters gathered outside of a restaurant in West Columbia Friday after news of the businesses controversial shirts spread this week.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  The District 20 race for Senate has two contenders hoping to knock off a long time fixture at the Statehouse.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Obama ready to sketch path forward for nation after Bill Clinton fires up Dems' convention

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  The trial of a South Carolina mother charged in the case of her missing son will go forward.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Exercise will become more interactive in the Midlands with the help of a new technology-forward track.

Monday, May 21, 2012  Three finalists have been named in South Carolina State University's search for an interim president.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  After a heated council meeting, a controversial law enforcement proposal has fizzled for now in Kershaw County.