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Today at 1:45 PM  The Richland County Sheriff's Department is a finalist for the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.

Today at 6:00 AM  High crop prices entice farmers to expand planting into old golf courses, wildlife preserves

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A Republican state senator is criticizing how the Department of Revenue paid its clean-up bills following the massive hacking of taxpayers' personal data.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  A celebration for the ages at Fort Jackson as the Army Reserves turns 105.

Monday, April 15, 2013  A company that wants to open a plant to process jellyfish for Asian seafood markets is looking for another site in Beaufort County.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  If you need help getting around downtown Columbia, there is a new way to hitch a ride: the city's new electric-powered shuttle car.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  A Columbia soldier is competing in the Army Reserve Medical Command’s prestigious Best Warrior Competition in Florida.

Friday, March 22, 2013  People with a skill at their grill have a chance to show off.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Simon & Garfunkel song among 25 recordings chosen for preservation at Library of Congress

Friday, March 08, 2013  After more than 60 years, a military fighter training group is back in action.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  A seafood processing company wants to bring a jellyfish processing plant to Beaufort County creating as many as 250 jobs.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  The House budget-writing committee wants Gov. Nikki Haley's office to pay more than $1 million for contracts she signed in response to a massive security breach at the state's tax collection agency.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  US and Iran finally find common ground in fight to preserve Olympic wrestling

Monday, February 11, 2013  Teams are invited to sign up for the South Carolina Department of Agriculture's Smokin' at the Market Commissioners Cup BBQ Cook Off.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  The founder of the Slave Dwelling Project is scheduled to give an update on his three-year effort to preserve old slave dwellings around the nation.