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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  State House Speaker Bobby Harrell is honoring plans to build a Medal of Honor museum in South Carolina.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  A group of Airmen are back home after serving overseas

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Two people accused of making methamphetamine in a hotel room were arrested by Columbia Police on Wednesday.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  South Carolina's adjutant general could be appointed by the governor under legislation approved by the House.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The South Carolina National Guard is celebrating the contributions of women during Women's History Month.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  South Carolina Adjutant General Robert Livingston is to receive a South Carolina state flag that was part of an expedition to the South Pole commemorating its discovery.

Friday, February 22, 2013  The director of South Carolina's Emergency Management Division is stepping down from his post and the group's chief of staff is serving as interim director.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  South Carolina House Speaker Bobby Harrell has proposed the governor appoint the state's top military leader, who's now elected by the general public.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  The South Carolina Air National Guard is getting its first black general.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  The South Carolina National Guard is making sure as many of its 11,000 members as possible are employed full-time in the civilian world.

Friday, June 22, 2012  Three South Carolina Army National Guard soldiers killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan are expected to return home next week.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is starting a two-day tour of South Carolina to warn leaders that he thinks proposed cuts to military spending will be bad for national security.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Kenneth Lynch has been sentenced to life in prison for the murders of Portia Washington and her granddaughter Angelica Livingston.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  South Carolina National Guard leaders are taking part in a drill to help them prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. Guard spokesman Col. Pete Brooks says chief Gen. Robert Livingston is leading Tuesday's exercise at the Guard armory in Columbia.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  Kenneth Lynch was found guilty on two counts of murder Wednesday morning.