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Monday, June 17, 2013  About 20 people were evacuated from the South Carolina Statehouse for about an hour after smoke from an escalator set off alarms.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Officials say 26 year old, Troy Wilson, has been charged after driving under the influence causing a wreck at the intersection of Hazelwood Road and Burdell Drive.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Taking little Preston to the park is something Nella Taylor does very often throughout the week, but ensuring her grandson's safety as he plays is something she's always mindful of.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  South Carolina prison officials say an inmate sneaked outside through a ceiling tile and tried to pick up contraband thrown over the fence at a state prison in Jasper County.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Travelers wouldn't pay additional taxes for room service, spa treatments and other conveniences that can be added to hotel bills under a proposal advanced by a South Carolina House panel.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A Conway teen has been charged with murder and attempted murder in a shooting that killed a 36-year-old man and injured another person.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  One of the oldest Lutheran churches in South Carolina is a total loss after a fire Thursday morning.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Superintendent Janet Robinson urges an indefinite police presence at the district's schools to allay fears.

Sunday, January 06, 2013  The Richland County Sheriff's Department is on the lookout for a suspect who fired shots outside of a nightclub Sunday morning.

Saturday, December 29, 2012  A fight that escalated outside of a bar ended with one person killed.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond has released his annual "Scrooges and Angels" list of what charities in the state give the most toward their goals.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  A 2-year-old Orangeburg girl is safe after being taken away when her mother's car was repossessed.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Columbia police have arrested a second teenager they say was involved in a September murder. The crime may also be linked to an unsolved hit and run case.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Three children remain in the intensive care unit of the Medical University of South Carolina hospital in Charleston following a weekend hit-and-run in Summerville.

Saturday, August 25, 2012  Many people waited outside for a chance to attend the Democratic National Convention.