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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.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Pilots from the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort are conducting takeoff and landing exercises that could disturb residents near the installation.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  A marine scientist renowned among students for learning their names and making science approachable has been named as the University of South Carolina's professor of the year.

Monday, April 08, 2013 

Monday, March 25, 2013  A program providing science and math training for students at the Beaufort Marine Corps Air Station and 75 other bases nationwide has survived attempts to cut the programs from the federal budget.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Residents of Beaufort, Bluffton and Hilton Head Island may be able to hear members of the Marine Corps as they conduct helicopter training.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Spokesman: 3 dead - including shooter of self-inflicted wound - at Marine Base Quantico in Virginia

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The air show scheduled for April at the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort is being canceled due to Pentagon budget cuts.

Friday, March 15, 2013  One of the most famous ceremonial units in the Marine Corps is scheduled to perform for the public at the recruit depot on Parris Island.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Military policy officials and local chamber members allocate base-preservation funding amid federal spending reductions.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Truckloads of food were dropped off at Columbia's Ronald Mcdonald House Friday morning.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Marines are expected to be in top physical shape, and in order to get to that level drill instructors take them through physical training drills.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  When people think of Marines, often the iconic image of a drill instructor comes to mind.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Romney Smith is getting a first hand look at the training Marine recruits go through along with educators, counselors, and coaches who mentor young students considering a military career.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Original Iwo Jima monument coming to New York City auction, estimated to bring up to $1.8 million