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Thursday, May 02, 2013  NBC's "Today" show is featuring segments on Charleston - voted last October as the top tourist town in the world by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine.

Friday, January 11, 2013  A group of protesters gathered outside of a restaurant in West Columbia Friday after news of the businesses controversial shirts spread this week.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Controversy is swirling around a Midlands taco restaurant Tuesday because of t-shirts that its employees are wearing.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn is joining MSNBC commentator Al Sharpton for a voter forum in Columbia. The event will be held Tuesday, on National Voter Registration day. Clyburn says the rally will give him a chance to talk about how hard blacks had to fight to win the right to vote without restrictions in this country. The Democrat says he also plans to speak out against voter ID laws.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  The latest poll in South Carolina keeps 2012 GOP primary candidate Herman Cain slightly ahead of Mitt Romney.  The Georgia businessman pulled in support from 30 percent of those likely Republican primary voters polled in the NBC News/Marist Poll.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  One-time Columbia television reporter and current MSNBC anchor Craig Melvin is delivering a lecture at the University of South Carolina on how technology is changing broadcast news.

Monday, February 14, 2011  Husband, staff: Gabrielle Giffords can walk, mouth song lyrics and have simple conversations

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  Michelle Obama concedes Super Bowl menu raised eyebrows, but says 'life is about good food'

Tuesday, February 08, 2011  Former MSNBC host Keith Olbermann heading to Current TV with prime-time commentary show

Sunday, January 23, 2011  Keith Olbermann's sudden exit from MSNBC a long time in the making

Thursday, January 13, 2011  Former House Republican leader Tom DeLay says his conviction on money laundering charges was a politically-inspired case brought by prosecutors in "the most liberal county" in Texas.

Thursday, January 06, 2011  Overnight Sensation: Ohio homeless man with golden radio voice overwhelmed by job offers.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  Nikki Haley saying on NBC's "Today" show that Sarah Palin helped spread her message in South Carolina.

Thursday, December 03, 2009  Comcast's big bet: Deal for control of NBC Universal comes with risks and opposition

Monday, May 18, 2009  Amy Poehler returned to "Weekend Update" for the star-studded season finale of "Saturday Night Live."