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Monday, June 17, 2013  A Hopkins man is dead after a Saturday night motorcycle accident.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Palmetto Idol auditions were held Saturday afternoon at Tin Roof, where more than 60 contestants lined up outside for a chance to secure a spot in front of American Idol producers.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The state Supreme Court has dismissed several claims in a lawsuit brought against Carnival cruise lines concerning Charleston's year-round cruise industry.

Friday, June 07, 2013  State and local officials are on the guest list for an event hosted by the Lancaster County Republican Party.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Students at the Center for Accelerated Preparation honored a soldier they adopted with a special program and video truck.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  A Charleston firm has started a new social networking site to help people check off their bucket list items.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  For Philadelphia bicyclist, a cat is his co-pilot

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  South Carolina State University trustees have offered new president Thomas Elzey a salary of $330,000 a year, but several trustees say that is too much money.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Christian evangelist Billy Graham may be hampered by age and declining health, but he isn't done preaching yet.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Authorities say a motorcyclist traveling at speeds of more than 100 mph died in a crash near Camden as he fled Kershaw County deputies.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Officials at the Port of Charleston have intercepted a dangerous intruder.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley has named a New York City labor lawyer who worked previously for President George W. Bush as the new leader of South Carolina's unemployment agency.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  If you're like millions of Americans always relying on your next paycheck or you're in debt chances are you're keeping a close eye on your credit score.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  The 2nd ever Championship Barbecue Challenge Car and Bike Show was held at the Carolina Ale House in Irmo.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Parents and teens say their families are back on track after enrolling  in the Next Step Program with Richland County Sheriff's Dept.