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Wednesday, April 03, 2013  A new state historical marker identifies a church founded by former slaves 144 years ago in Rock Hill.

Sunday, February 03, 2013  Members of the community, including Shandon Presbyterian Church donated money to Harvest Hope Food Bank Sunday.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  The Red Cross held their Day After Christmas Blood Drive at the Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church in Lexington.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  The Free Medical Clinic of Columbia provides free healthcare to thousands of South Carolinians who are uninsured.

Saturday, August 25, 2012  Car aficionados got a chance to check out vintage vehicles Saturday.

Saturday, June 30, 2012  Funeral services for three South Carolina Army National Guard soldiers killed last week in a bomb attack in Afghanistan are scheduled for the weekend.

Monday, June 25, 2012  A Chapin man drowned in Lake Murray Saturday evening.

Thursday, August 11, 2011  The University of South Carolina's Hollings Library is celebrating the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible with a special exhibition and lecture on its historical significance.

Monday, May 16, 2011  A landmark policy change by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) this week clears the way for openly gay and lesbian pastors to begin serving nationwide despite opposition from South Carolina congregations. What do you think about the church's decision?

Saturday, September 18, 2010  Erskine College and Seminary trustees and its alumni association have agreed to withdraw a lawsuit filed against the Presbyterian Church over control of the South Carolina college.

Thursday, July 08, 2010  Presbyterian leaders approve more liberal gay clergy policy, but won't be final decision

Tuesday, April 20, 2010  A South Carolina church has asked an appeals court to overturn a judge's order on the board of trustees of Erskine College.

Sunday, April 11, 2010  Judge Eugene Griffith recently blocked the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church's attempt to replace trustee members at Erskine College.

Friday, March 26, 2010  The Greenville News reported Circuit judge Eugene Griffith Jr. on Thursday blocked the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church from installing trustees on the Erskine College board.

Thursday, March 11, 2010  The lawsuit seeks to disband the interim board, and seeks a temporarily restraining order against the denomination.