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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  South Carolina's top prosecutor is spending some time this week with students who might be some of the state's next generation of leaders.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  South Carolina Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell, the state's future leaders and the Honda Motor Co. are targeting hunger among the state's senior citizens.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Former Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott is going back to work for the Richland County Sheriff's Department, Sheriff Leon Lott announced Wednesday.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott spent Thursday morning as a guest speaker.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Energy tycoon T. Boone Pickens is visiting Clemson University to give a talk on leadership.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Clemson President Jim Barker is going back to being an architecture professor after 14 years leading the school.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  State Sen. Vince Sheheen appears to be running for governor of South Carolina again.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  In latest bellicose statement, North Korea puts artillery forces at highest combat posture

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Some members of the Clemson University community are spending a day learning what it's like to live with a disability.

Friday, February 22, 2013  A political watchdog group says South Carolina House Speaker Bobby Harrell should step down as speaker while an ethics complaint against him is investigated.

Saturday, February 16, 2013  The editor of an anthology on African-American feminism is speaking at a conference at Clemson University.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Goodwill employees have a new place in North Charleston to learn new skills.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia received much needed donations Wednesday morning.

Friday, January 11, 2013  After December's school shooting in Newtown Connecticut, a Midlands teacher knew her new lesson plan would be teaching students to be ready for emergencies.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The Senate Select Committee on Ethics Reform got suggestions on improvements from residents.