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Friday, June 07, 2013  A local business is helping teach some life lessons ofits own while raising money in the fight against cancer this weekend.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  The first ever Dressed to the CaNines event was a "howling" good time for a good cause Wednesday at Tapp's Arts Center.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  A fundraiser for U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn will be held in Columbia on Tuesday.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  South Carolina is celebrating its 225th birthday as a U.S. state.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  People got some extra incentive to get fit Wednesday while also helping out homeless veterans.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Midlands Community giving back to Boston.

Friday, May 03, 2013  For a few hours, South Carolina will be at the center of American politics.

Friday, May 03, 2013  U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is serving as the keynote speaker at an annual fundraiser for the South Carolina Republican Party.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  U.S. Sen. Rand Paul is making a trip to South Carolina for a state Republican Party fundraiser later this year.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Dozens of golfers teeing of Thursday in honor of a little girl that was killed as a result of drunk driving.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The brothers of Beta Theta Pi at the University of South Carolina are sponsoring a group run to show support for Boston after the tragedy at the Boston Marathon.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  On Saturday, dozens of people brought their horses for the Richard Culliver Benefit Fun Horse Show at South Congaree Arena.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley's campaign manager says the Republican chief executive raised nearly $600,000 in the last quarter and has more than $2 million on hand for a second run.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The Junior Woman's Club hosts its annual fundraiser to benefit The Palmetto Place Children's Shelter.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has been selected as the keynote speaker for an annual South Carolina Republican Party fundraiser.