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Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Wary world cities expand security, look to quell jitters in wake of blasts at Boston Marathon

Monday, April 15, 2013  At least 2 other devices have been located in Boston

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Students at Batesburg-Leesville High School got a personal visit from the Mayor of Westminster, England, Tuesday.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Wrestling is dropped from 2020 Summer Games in a blow for a sport as old as the Olympics

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Even a French pianist can't help them: Serenade fails to put London's tortoises 'in the mood'

Monday, December 03, 2012  Palace officials say Prince William and his wife are expecting their first child.

Monday, November 26, 2012  The state Commerce Department says it spent $134,000 on economic development trips to London and Tokyo earlier this year. That's $26,000 below the agency's initial estimates.

Monday, October 15, 2012  Rolling Stones celebrate their 50th anniversary with 4 shows in New Jersey and London.

Sunday, September 09, 2012  Authorities are looking for the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a 43-year-old Chester County man as he walked home along a highway.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  Google is not an official sponsor of the London 2012 Olympic Games, but they have continued to captivate web users with sports-related "Google Doodles" since the opening ceremonies.

Monday, August 06, 2012  Documents: Mother of US Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas filed for bankruptcy in January

Friday, August 03, 2012  Former Gamecocks Prepare To Compete At London Olympics Lashinda Demus & Jason Richardson hit the track as individuals at the start of the week

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Two-thirds of people questioned in a survey Sunday said they watch the prime-time Olympics telecast even if they know the results ahead of time.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  The United States Olympic team is currently only behind China in total medals earned at the 2012 games. What many may not know is that there is a price to pay for the hardware that is beyond years of hard work and dedication.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Olympic spoilers have people turning off phone alerts, hiding their iPads and shushing co-workers in search of simpler times, when screaming at the TV during nail-biting competition was a sport unto itself.