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Yesterday at 11:30 AM  A church-affiliated retirement community in Orangeburg is seeking approval to serve beer and wine after its bid to serve liquor was rejected by state officials.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Starting Friday, the Columbia Police department is starting up its annual "Fan the Heat" Program.

Friday, May 17, 2013  About 1,500 members of the South Carolina Army National Guard are taking part in five days of training involving potential responses to a natural disaster.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Five members of the Hells Angels from Rock Hill have been sentenced on federal weapons and drug charges.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  A church-related group is interested in buying the old Freestyle Music Park, a theme park in Myrtle Beach that has not opened for the past three years.

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

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Nearly 400 workers who received layoff notices from the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce can apply for jobs within the restructured agency.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Six people have been arrested and two young children are in protective custody after a meth lab bust, according to the Newberry County Sheriff's Office.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A Cowpens man accused of killing his father earlier this year has been released after an autopsy determined the victim died of heart-related problems and drug intoxication.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  FBI appeals to public for help solving Boston Marathon bombings; over 2,000 tips received

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Columbia police are looking for a man accused of making methamphetamine inside a home.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Investigators with the Richland County Sheriff's Department say copper thieves have vandalized nine local churches.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Something big is on tap at the Port of Charleston.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Three people were arrested Tuesday evening after Lexington County deputies seized a meth lab being operated out of a home near West Columbia.

Friday, March 01, 2013  People in South Carolina may soon have to get a prescription the next time they need medicine for a cold, or at least that's what some legislators are pushing for.