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Tuesday, February 12, 2013  The original Emancipation Proclamation is going on display in Nashville as the Civil War-era document that changed the lives of countless African-Americans makes its only stop in the Southeast on a 150th anniversary tour.

Monday, January 28, 2013  The international thriller from director Ben Affleck received the top honor of best ensemble cast in a movie at Sunday night's Screen Actors Guild Awards, their equivalent of the best-picture Oscar.

Monday, January 21, 2013  President Barack Obama promised to uphold the Constitution in a public swearing in ceremony that signals the beginning of his second term in office.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Ben Affleck's "Argo" earned him best motion picture drama and director honors at Sunday night's ceremony.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Also among the nine nominees for best picture Thursday: "Amour"; "Argo"; "Beasts of the Southern Wild"; "Django Unchained"; "Les Miserables"; "Life of Pi"; "Silver Linings Playbook"; and "Zero Dark Thirty."

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  'Lincoln,' 'Les Miserables, 'Life of Pi' lead nominations for British Academy Film Awards.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  January was a trying month for a President of a country torn in two, trying to pass an amendment destined to change the fabric of our history, and Steven Speilberg takes you straight to the heart of the rotunda.

Friday, December 28, 2012  This New Year's as the nation marks the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, one observance will be held on the South Carolina coast where the reading has special resonance.

Sunday, December 23, 2012  The Columbia Police Department is looking for two suspects wanted in connection with a shooting at the Vista Friday night.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Steven Spielberg’s movie Lincoln makes its nationwide release in theaters Friday. The movie touches on the Emancipation Proclamation as well as the 13th Amendment which abolished slavery. These two documents helped to shape history right here in the Palmetto State.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  World War II vets who had not seen their memorial in Washington D.C. went on a special trip Wednesday.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  While the threat of severe weather will keep thousands from being able to watch President Barack Obama accept the Democratic Nomination in Charlotte, the Midlands community has the opportunity to watch live coverage of the event in Columbia.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  Authorities say an 83-year-old woman checking her mail at her North Augusta home has been run over and killed by her own car.

Thursday, September 29, 2011  Richland County deputies still searching for the suspects involved in a shooting in the Lincolnshire community.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  Liberty Tap Room on Lincoln Street is planning a street festival on Saturday, and inviting the Military, fire departments, Sheriff's Department, and the community to help raise awareness and money for local fire departments and the First Responder Memorial.