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Friday, May 10, 2013 

Friday, May 03, 2013  A ceremony Friday recognized the police officers who make sure large vehicles and drivers around them are safe and legal.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  South Carolina military supporters are making sure the state's Korean War veterans know their service is appreciated.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Law enforcement officers from around the state were honored Wednesday for their work cracking down on drunk driving.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  A state trooper from Florence is the South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year for saving a life when he thought he was just going to be writing a ticket for running a red light.

Sunday, February 17, 2013  Helen and Gary George are trying to fill a year long hole in their heart.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  AAA Carolinas is honoring the Town of Irmo.

Monday, February 04, 2013  A police dog has lost his fight with cancer after serving in the South Congaree Police Dept. for eight years was laid to rest on Monday

Friday, February 01, 2013  A police dog has given up his fight with cancer after serving in the South Congaree Police Dept. for eight years.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  The Columbia Fire Department recognized a few good men and women Thursday morning.

Friday, November 30, 2012  U.S. Rep. Tim Scott from South Carolina has been named to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee.

Monday, November 26, 2012  U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and two other South Carolinians are being honored for the leadership they have provided to the state.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  South Carolina Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell is being honored at a reception in Charleston.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley is the Black Coaches and Administrators' female coach of the year.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Columbia's "top cop" received his fourth star from Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and city council Tuesday night.