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Saturday, June 15, 2013  Palmetto Idol auditions were held Saturday afternoon at Tin Roof, where more than 60 contestants lined up outside for a chance to secure a spot in front of American Idol producers.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  State officials are touting a U.S. Department of Commerce report that ranks South Carolina's economy as the 12th fastest growing in the nation.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Port Royal has decided on an alternative to a jellyfish operation at the town docks.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  South Carolina's high court says legislators and not the legal system should handle citizens' complaints against their elected representatives.

Saturday, June 01, 2013  Now that the 2013 hurricane season has officially begun, we want to make sure your supply closet is stocked with the basics as well as the latest gear to keep your family safe and comfortable.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  One of Richland County's finest received a replacement for the vest that saved her life.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The Richland County Sheriff's Dept. held an awards ceremony Wednesday. Sheriff Leon Lott recognized the roles his deputies have played in preserving public safety.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Badges and Bovines will be in Five Points, collecting money for the Special Olympics

Thursday, April 04, 2013  The Good Day Columbia GDC Morning WACH for Thursday April 4, 2013

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  A Richland County deputy, whose life was saved by a bulletproof vest, spoke about the experience for the first time Tuesday afternoon.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Chester County Sheriff Alex Underwood is alive today because of his bullet proof vest.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The deputy whose life was saved by a bullet proof vest in a shooting Tuesday is out of the hospital and resting, according to Richland County Sheriff's Department officials.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  A 24-year-old man is dead after investigators say he shot at Richland County deputies Tuesday afternoon.

Monday, February 25, 2013  According to a 2011 study by the Pew Research Center, the United State military is no longer just a man's world.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Students from the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind are competing in the Braille Challenge in the state capital.