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Thursday, May 02, 2013  A 22-year-old Chapin man is accused of physically abusing a 4-month-old child, according to Lexington County Sheriff James Metts.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  A free adaptive gardening seminar at the Robert Mills Carriage House offers tips for those who garden but may be limited by physical disabilities such as injury or arthritis.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  He is almost 200 pounds and has spent many hours in the company of those who can use some comfort.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Children from across the state go easter egg hunting at the Governor's Mansion.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Last October Stephanie McMillan got news no parent ever wants to hear, her seven year old son was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A spokesman for Gov. Nikki Haley says her mother is out of intensive care, and that the governor will resume her schedule with a trip to Florida.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley's mother has been hospitalized in Columbia.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  SLED is investigating a shooting inside Palmetto Health Richland’s Emergency Department involving a prison inmate and two corrections officers.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  The circus is in town and clowns from Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey stopped by to cheer up the kids.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  According to Helen C.Gamble with the Coroner's Office, Lexington County Coroner Harry O. Harman was on his way to a visitation at southland Memorial Garden on February 23. Gamble wrote in a release that Harman's family appreciates (all of) the interest and concern (for his wellbeing).

Saturday, March 02, 2013  March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and organizers hope a 5K race in Columbia will help raise awareness for the disease.

Friday, March 01, 2013  The GDC Morning WACH for Friday March 1, 2013:

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  The links and information from the February 19 edition of Good Day Columbia

Sunday, February 17, 2013  The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help regarding an overnight shooting that has one man fighting for his life.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Palmetto Health Childrens Hospital and Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative teamed up Thursday to help with Christmas.