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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Dozens of children will benefit from the fundraising efforts of a Midlands high school.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Dozens of golfers teeing of Thursday in honor of a little girl that was killed as a result of drunk driving.

Monday, April 15, 2013  U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham raised more than $1 million during the first three months of 2013 and now has nearly $5.4 million in the bank as he prepares for re-election in 2014.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Students at the University of South Carolina are working to raise money for the fight against premature births.

Friday, March 08, 2013  The 18 candidates vying for South Carolina's open 1st District congressional seat have raised just over $3 million for the primary less than two weeks away.

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

Sunday, November 11, 2012  Hundreds of residents came out to help those less fortunate.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Several Gamecock coaches and fans were raising money for pediatric cancer on Thursday.

Monday, November 05, 2012  South Carolina's strange 2012 election limps to a close Tuesday, with just one statewide issue and one U.S. House race where one opponent hasn't raised at least 10 times more money than the other.

Friday, October 12, 2012  People were thinking pink Friday at the annual Mayor's Campaign Against Breast Cancer Breakfast in downtown Columbia.

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.

Friday, September 21, 2012  Residents came to show their support for a youn man in need of a kidney transplant.

Sunday, September 16, 2012  Emma Boughman overcame a two year battle with leukemia, and is helping others do the same.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Veterans wounded while fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan are returning to the South Carolina coast for the Lt. Dan Weekend. About 75 wounded vets and their caretakers are spending the week at Palm Key near Beaufort.