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Thursday, April 11, 2013  Two scholars are scheduled to discuss the pursuit of peace during lectures at the University of South Carolina.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Drones poised for peaceful, everyday use in U.S., but privacy backlash could hamper industry

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The first day of Spring often symbolizes freshness, light, warmth and rebirth. This year we have another reason to feel those delicious sensations of pleasure... it's the first International Day of Happiness.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  A look at what North Korea's vow to scrap war armistice means for an already tense region

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  A man accused of killing an Marion man at a USC football game in 2010 was found not guilty of manslaughter, but was convited on another charge and is headed to prison.

Monday, January 21, 2013  The recent gun control controversy is not sitting well with several South Carolinians.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  A Sumter woman has gone above and beyond to help people in New York  that are struggling after Hurricane Sandy.

Monday, October 08, 2012  A new display is offering an inside view of the lives of America's presidents as the 2012 election campaign comes to a close.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  An author and scholar from Columbia University is scheduled to speak with students at the University of South Carolina and lecture on the idea that the United States and Israel share a special sacred destiny.

Friday, August 31, 2012  Protestors and Tampa police acknowledge how well their demonstrations went during the RNC.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  Flags are lowered to half-staff Tuesday in obersvation of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Thursday, November 03, 2011  Peaceful Occupy protests degenerate into chaos in Oakland, Calif.; police arrest dozens

Saturday, September 17, 2011  Calls for the U.S to help recognize Palestine at the United Nations led to a rally in Five Points Saturday.

Monday, September 05, 2011  It's back to the grind for Columbia barrista Johnathan Fink, serving coffee on Labor Day at Peace Love and Rocky Roast is no big deal for him.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011  The party says former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, former governors Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota, Gov. Gary Johnson of New Mexico; pizza magnate Herman Cain and U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas will attend the debate that takes place Thursday at 9 p.m. in Greenville at the Peace Center.