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Thursday, May 23, 2013  A former South Carolina hospital worker who refused a required flu shot is entitled to receive unemployment benefits thanks to a state appeals court.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Business, education and policy leaders from across South Carolina are getting together to talk about ways to revamp the state's schooling.

Monday, October 22, 2012  A missing Ft. Jackson soldier returns home safely after vanishing from his home more than a week ago.

Monday, October 15, 2012  According to the Facebook page "Help Find Sgt. Robert Larson," Larson was found safe near North Branch, Minnesota. His father and cousin were said to be with him.

Friday, October 12, 2012  A Facebook page dedicated to finding a missing Calhoun County soldier reports he has been seen in Indiana.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  The search for a Fort Jackson soldier that vanished from his home Saturday has taken a new direction, according to Calhoun County Sheriff Thomas Summers.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Investigators are searching for a Fort Jackson soldier that vanished from his home.

Sunday, September 16, 2012  First Calvary Baptist Church honored its women on Sunday.

Friday, August 31, 2012  A woman has been killed in an apartment fire in Spartanburg.

Monday, May 14, 2012  A paraglider has died after crashing into some cliffs in San Diego.

Thursday, April 12, 2012  A hearing on the firing of a former Columbia police chief deputy has been delayed after the city banned cameras from the proceedings even though the employee wanted them there.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Advocates of sexual assault victims declare April 3rd a Day of Action in South Carolina.

Friday, March 30, 2012  Allen University in Columbia has sworn in its first female president.

Monday, March 19, 2012  AT&T is expanding their education plan to help students in the Palmetto State graduate.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Authorities say two former guards at the Saluda County jail have been arrested after they gave prescription drugs and bought fast food for inmates.