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Tuesday, June 18, 2013  The interim director of the South Carolina Emergency Management Division has been given the job permanently.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  South Carolina's adjutant general could be appointed by the governor under legislation approved by the House.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The South Carolina National Guard is celebrating the contributions of women during Women's History Month.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  South Carolina Adjutant General Robert Livingston is to receive a South Carolina state flag that was part of an expedition to the South Pole commemorating its discovery.

Friday, February 22, 2013  The director of South Carolina's Emergency Management Division is stepping down from his post and the group's chief of staff is serving as interim director.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  South Carolina House Speaker Bobby Harrell has proposed the governor appoint the state's top military leader, who's now elected by the general public.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  The South Carolina Air National Guard is getting its first black general.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  The South Carolina National Guard is making sure as many of its 11,000 members as possible are employed full-time in the civilian world.

Friday, June 22, 2012  Three South Carolina Army National Guard soldiers killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan are expected to return home next week.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is starting a two-day tour of South Carolina to warn leaders that he thinks proposed cuts to military spending will be bad for national security.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  South Carolina National Guard leaders are taking part in a drill to help them prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. Guard spokesman Col. Pete Brooks says chief Gen. Robert Livingston is leading Tuesday's exercise at the Guard armory in Columbia.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Congressman Joe Wilson held a roundtable discussion Thursday morning with state and local leaders at the Columbia Chamber of Commerce to talk about South Carolina's economy and military funding.

Thursday, February 02, 2012  The wife of the head of the Veterans Affairs Administration is meeting with about 100 community leaders from across South Carolina to discuss education and other matters affecting military children.

Tuesday, January 03, 2012  A press conference discussing a historic move for the South Carolina National Guard is taking place Tuesday. U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham and Major General Robert Livingston Jr. will discuss the move that was signed into law over the weekend.

Saturday, December 24, 2011  Some South Carolina volunteers and business owners are letting needy National Guard members and their families know they aren't forgotten at Christmas time.