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Saturday, January 12, 2013  The mayor of Columbia is asking for citizen's help to make sure children have a bright future.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  A Democratic senator has introduced legislation that apologizes to the people of South Carolina for the cyber theft of millions of taxpayers' personal data.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Female soldiers who need advice now have another resource.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  South Carolina's Big Brothers Big Sisters of greater Columbia is getting a $122,000 grant from the federal Office of Juvenile Justice to expand its program for mentoring children in military families.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011  University of South Carolina head football coach Steve Spurrier is scheduled to appear before an NCAA infractions committee next February. The university acknowledged it received a notice of allegations from the NCAA Monday.

Monday, July 11, 2011  Haley said Monday details will be laid out within the month. On the campaign trail last year, Haley said she would create a huge faith-based coalition to provide preschool, tutoring, mentoring and other services at no cost to taxpayers.

Saturday, March 12, 2011  Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin reaching out to the youth of the city by hosting a mentoring summit.

Monday, February 21, 2011  Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is doing what he can to prepare the next generation of leaders.

Tuesday, May 04, 2010  It was an evening of hope.  Tuesday at the Department of Juvenile Justice a non-profit organization called Friends of Juvenile Justice celebrated their achievements with at risk children.