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Friday, September 07, 2012  Here are links from Good Day Columbia for Thursday September 6, 2012:

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Police say former major league outfielder Danny Clyburn Jr. has been shot and killed in his South Carolina hometown.

Friday, June 03, 2011  Singer Dolly Parton is hoisting the Jolly Roger in Myrtle Beach as she opens her new dinner theater this weekend.  Parton said Friday her western-themed Dixie Stampede show was very successful over 19 years but says it was time for a change and pirates are a theme that everyone can enjoy.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  Pirates add ammo, men to hijacked ships after US deaths; detained pirates could face US trial.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  Updated with video. Friends say 4 Americans killed by Somali pirates knew of dangers but were experienced, careful.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011  Four Americans taken hostage by Somali pirates off East Africa were shot and killed by their captors Tuesday, marking the first time US citizens have been killed in a wave of pirate attacks.

Monday, February 21, 2011  Pirates: Warship shadowing hijacked yacht with 4 Americans on board; yacht nears Somali coast

Tuesday, December 14, 2010  Someone has stolen an 18th century cannon from a Charleston treasure shop.

Friday, October 15, 2010  The American tourist who reportedly was shot and killed by Mexican pirates on a border lake may have been a victim of mistaken identity

Monday, March 29, 2010  A new exhibit at the South Carolina State Museum features actual artifacts of pirates.

Saturday, April 18, 2009  Hostages have been rescued and Somali pirates were let go because of NATO policy.

Thursday, April 16, 2009  US crew who thwarted pirates return home, their captain finally reaches land in Kenya

Tuesday, April 14, 2009  Somali pirates hijack 4 more ships, undeterred by US and French hostage rescues

Tuesday, April 14, 2009  Pirates hijack 4 ships, take over 60 hostages; American captain, crew back in US on Wednesday

Monday, April 13, 2009  3 flawless shots: US Navy snipers kill 3 Somali pirates, free kidnapped US captain