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Friday, March 22, 2013  If you drove through Columbia this week, you probably saw firefighters at intersections collecting money in their boots.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley says 32 business leaders from across South Carolina have volunteered to help her raise money for a potential re-election campaign.

Friday, February 01, 2013  South Carolina Sen. Tom Davis says he will not run for governor or the U.S. Senate in 2014.

Friday, January 25, 2013  If temperatures stay low in the Midlands, February 16 is going to be a very chilly day for some brave folks going plunging for a good cause.

Friday, October 05, 2012  Law officers from several agencies in the Midlands came together in partnership with Krispy Kreme last week to raise money for Special Olympics South Carolina.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Law officers across several agencies are teaming up to raise money for Special Olympics South Carolina.

Monday, September 17, 2012  Authorities say a Varnville woman who told people she was running a raffle to raise money for a cancer victim was actually using the cash to pay for her recent divorce.

Friday, October 21, 2011  Pounding the pavement mile after mile can be grueling, but if you compare it to fighting cancer, it's a walk in the park. Plenty of people here in the Midlands and around the country are doing it to support cancer patients.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010  Columbia’s Biscuit House helped several Heathwood Hall students raise more than $1,200 for a mission project to help the people of Johns Island.