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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Land at the center of an alleged kickback scheme involving former South Carolina State University officials is up for auction.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  Store officials at the Best Buy Harbison location announced they will be giving away free gift cards and other promotions this month to first responders.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Sheriff Leon Lott invited 7-year-old Richard Culliver to spend the day with deputies to get a first hand look at the department's motorcycles, tanks, robots and helicopters.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Two former executives of a company that reconditioned football helmets and other gear are scheduled in court in New Jersey on charges of swindling dozens of schools in 12 states.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Two struggling families got a very special homecoming Friday.

Friday, February 08, 2013  A Florida developer has pleaded guilty to his role in an alleged kickback scheme involving a former trustee at South Carolina State University.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  A Florida developer has been charged as part of an alleged kickback scheme involving a former trustee at South Carolina State University.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  The day after Christmas is one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Shoppers flooded Columbiana Centre for exchanges, returns, or simply to do more shopping.

Monday, December 24, 2012  The Christmas season has the global economy in full swing, with last minute gifts from around the world arriving at their destinations.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Hearing impaired students at Brennen Elementary School had a special visitor Tuesday morning.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Palmetto Health Childrens Hospital and Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative teamed up Thursday to help with Christmas.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  The holiday season is a time for giving but senior citizens are often overlooked.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Holiday shopping can be a fun time, but if you're not careful, it can also create a new financial burden with the new year arrives.

Monday, December 10, 2012  More than five thousand motorcycles flooded city streets Saturday, all in an effort to make sure veterans who are in the hospital have a merry Christmas.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  State officials want "Certified S.C. Grown" products featured on tables throughout the state this holiday season.