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Saturday, June 15, 2013  Lawmakers hope to give South Carolina a boost in the next round of base closures with measures to help military families adjust when they move from another state and make the transition to civilian life.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  South Carolina's unemployment agency is making a $144 million early payment toward its debt to the federal government, helping to reduce businesses' insurance taxes.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Four people, including two bounty hunters, have been arrested at a Eutawville home.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  The suspect in a Columbia kidnapping has been found dead in Calhoun County.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  A suspect has been named in an abuduction investigation that began after a woman was taken against her will Tuesday evening.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  AAA Carolinas is honoring the Town of Irmo.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  The Columbia Fire Department recognized a few good men and women Thursday morning.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Police in Spartanburg County have arrested 90 people as part of a roundup of people on outstanding warrants.

Monday, September 24, 2012  Police in Summerville are investigating the discovery of a woman's body in a car at a gasoline station.

Friday, June 29, 2012  The Richland County Sheriff's Department invites the public to wave American flags along a procession route for 1st Lt. Ryan Rawl Saturday in Lexington.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Benedict College held their annual athletics award banquet Monday night.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  Officials with the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office arrested a second man in connection with a shooting that occurred in Norway last month.

Monday, April 16, 2012  Orangeburg County Sheriff's Deputies are looking for a man accused of being involved in a shooting incident last month.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  Daniel Stallings was taken into custody Tuesday morning on charges of armed robbery, possession of drug paraphernalia, and giving flase information to a law enforcement officer. Stallings was also served with an outstanding warrant for grand larceny.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011  Wanted Maine man helped police find him after 'pocket dialing' 911 while doing yard work