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Tuesday, April 02, 2013  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of  schoolchildren in the United States being diagnosed with autism is steadily climbing.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  However Supreme Court rules, sharp divisions over gay marriage will persist across U.S.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Supreme Court takes up California gay marriage case as public opinion swings in favor of it

Thursday, March 21, 2013  A legislator is seeking an opinion on whether a Republican House member properly used the state plane when he shuttled a conservative commentator to Columbia for a hearing.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  Starting this fall all students entering seventh grade will have to be up to date on the vaccine that protects against whooping cough.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands serves Sumter, Richland, Lexington and Newberry counties providing support service for those who have fallen victim to sexual assault and abuse.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Two families share affection for Scouts, differ sharply on whether no-gays policy should stay

Friday, January 25, 2013  The lawsuit seeks class-action status on behalf of all readers who felt misled by Armstrong's denials of drug use in "It's Not About The Bike," published in 2000, and "Every Second Counts," published three years later.

Monday, January 21, 2013  The public is getting a chance to weigh in during an accreditation of South Carolina's police agency.

Friday, January 18, 2013  In what Oprah has called the most important interview of her television career, she couldn't be accused of burying the lead.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  An anonymous source says that Armstrong admits to doping during an interview to be broadcast Thursday.

Monday, January 14, 2013  International biking phenomenon Lance Armstrong is expected to reverse course and apologize and offer a limited confession about his doping scandal.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The story of a boy who survives the unthinkable could be a personal reflection of your interpretation of God. That's pretty heavy for a film that, at first glance, looks like a cartoon.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  During a time when shooting violence dominates headlines, gun control is a hot topic that is stirring the pot pf public opinion.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Republicans still aren't budging on Obama's demands for higher tax rates on upper bracket earners, despite the president's convincing election victory and opinion polls showing support for the idea.