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Monday, May 13, 2013  Columbia mayor Steve Benjamin announced Monday that he is running for a second term.

Monday, May 13, 2013  American Idol fans will have a couple of chances to join with their friends at Idol finale viewing parties this week.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  The commander of a special South Carolina law enforcement unit that investigates criminal cases against illegal immigrants says the force has been successful in its first year.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A new tech project designed to show off Charleston's technology efforts to residents and visitors alike is taking off.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has redeemed a political career sidelined by scandal by winning his old congressional seat.

Monday, May 06, 2013  South Congaree town leaders and residents are still in shock after last week's search of their town hall by SLED and Federal Agents.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  FDA allowing 15-year-olds with ID to buy morning-after pill over the counter

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Two former Gaston town officials have been sentenced to prison for misusing public funds.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The debate surrounding the historical Palmetto Compress Building is over.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  A third joint campaign appearance with former Gov. Mark Sanford and Democrat Elizabeth Colbert (KOHL'-buhrt) Busch has been set in their race for the state's 1st Congressional District seat.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Former Gov. Mark Sanford and Democratic opponent Elizabeth Colbert Busch have accepted invitations to appear together at a second event in their 1st District congressional race.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Officials with the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice are dedicating a Spartanburg garden in memory of crime victims.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Police in Columbia are launching a new program they hope will help steer kids away from crime.

Friday, April 19, 2013  The mayor of the Union County town of Jonesville has been arrested and charged with soliciting for prostitution.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Travelers Rest has voted to annex Furman University.