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Friday, November 30, 2012  For those hoping to brighten the spirit of an American hero this holiday season, the Red Cross says they deadline to send greetings through "Holiday Mail for Heroes" is just one week away.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning homeowners and prospective renters in South Carolina of a new scam.

Monday, November 26, 2012  The state Commerce Department says it spent $134,000 on economic development trips to London and Tokyo earlier this year. That's $26,000 below the agency's initial estimates.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  The South Carolina National Guard is making sure as many of its 11,000 members as possible are employed full-time in the civilian world.

Monday, September 03, 2012  South Carolina Army National Guard soldiers are toting rifles and teaching soil conservation while wearing combat gear in Afghanistan.

Monday, August 06, 2012  Each sortie U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael “Midnight” Rose flies over Afghanistan he adds to the Air Force’s rich history and his family’s. As an F-16 pilot based at McEntire AFB and currently assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron in Afghanistan, he is the third member of his family to fly in combat for the Air Force.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  The Fourth of July brings friends together for outdoor activities, fireworks and grilling out, but in Gilbert the holiday also comes with plenty of peaches.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Tuesday, in Richland County, Jabari Harding pleaded guilty to two counts of Reckless Homicide and was sentenced to prison for a term of ten years on each charge, to be served concurrently.

Sunday, June 17, 2012  While they’re half a world away, members of the South Carolina Air National Guard deployed in Afghanistan are wishing their dads a happy Father’s Day.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  The South Carolina Election Commission is telling the state Republican Party it can't put someone back on the June primary ballot without violating a state Supreme Court order.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  The South Carolina Senate approved a bill Wednesday that could head off the election chaos that is currently swirling throughout South Carolina.  State GOP officials also re-instated a candidate to the ballot who is expected to engage in a heated primary battle.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  A three-judge federal panel is throwing out a lawsuit accusing South Carolina election officials of breaking federal law by sending partial ballots to overseas voters. However, the attorney who brought the suit says it just the beginning of the litigation to come in the election controversy.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  More than 100 National Guardsmen are back in the Midlands again after a nine month deployment overseas.

Monday, October 10, 2011  More than 1,500 cards signed by middle schoolers will soon be delivered to soldiers on the front lines in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010  Stock futures retreat following overseas markets lower; traders brace for weak housing report