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Thursday, April 04, 2013  South Carolina will have to wait a few more days before experiencing a close encounter with unidentified flying objects.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  In elf ears and wizard hats, 'Hobbit' fans revel in New Zealand premiere of Jackson's new film

Monday, November 19, 2012  Wranglers say horses, other animals used in 'Hobbit' movies died on unsafe New Zealand farm

Friday, August 31, 2012  Two big grants have allowed the Nickelodeon Theatre to complete renovations and open its new venue on Main Street in Columbia. WACH Fox got a sneak peek at the new facility before it opened its doors for its first movie showing Friday.

Friday, July 20, 2012  UPDATE: Twelve people confirmed dead, 59 injured in deadliest shooting in U.S. since 2009 Fort Hood shooting

Friday, July 20, 2012  At least 12 people were killed and 50 were being treated at Denver area hospitals after a shooting at a midnight showing of Batman, the youngest a 3-month-old baby.

Friday, July 20, 2012  For the very latest on the movie theater shooting in Colorado, KDVR Fox 31 in Denver has a live stream of their coverage.

Thursday, February 11, 2010  Columbia actor Kendrick Cross is living out a dream: Appearing in a feature length film as the lead character.  The local screening of "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" is Friday, February 12, 1010 at the Columbia Museum of Art.

Tuesday, October 06, 2009  Analysis: Despite prospect of talks with US, NKorea seen unlikely to give up nuclear weapons

Friday, March 13, 2009  China's premier "worried" about Treasury holdings, urges US to safeguard its assets.

Thursday, January 29, 2009  The Russell House Theater at the University of South Carolina will be premiering the documentary, My Block: Strong Island.