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Saturday, May 18, 2013  The annual South Carolina Book Festival continued Saturday.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Two scholars are scheduled to discuss the pursuit of peace during lectures at the University of South Carolina.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  The West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater hosted the Kirkin of the Tartans; a traditional Scottish worship service.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Law enforcement officers from North and South Carolina are scheduled to be in Spartanburg this week for training on K9 techniques.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  It is Consumer Protection Week and identity protection has been a hot topic in Columbia.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  The South Carolina African American Chamber of Commerce is offering small business owners a chance to get more information about filing their taxes.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  A meeting at the University of South Carolina School of Law is exploring the intersection of law and technology.

Saturday, October 20, 2012  Residents of Columbia have an opportunity to learn more about smart spending and saving.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  The University of South Carolina School of Law is sponsoring a discussion on the intersection of the rule of law, human rights and international business.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  Around 30 law enforcement professionals from across South Carolina turned to a man with decades of experience in missing child cases to learn life saving tips Wednesday morning.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  The art of living a virtuous life is the topic of a lecture and panel discussion at the University of South Carolina. Krista Tippett, the host of National Public Radio's program, "Being," is joining a number of speakers for the panel discussion on Thursday.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  Police in West Columbia are trying to keep citizens safe from financial crimes.

Friday, August 05, 2011  Employers, human resources professionals and business owners have a chance to learn about workplace safety issues at a free seminar aimed at helping keep South Carolina businesses stay in business and keep their employees safe at work.

Friday, April 01, 2011  A senior executive for Southwest Airlines is talking about the company during a visit sponsored by Clemson University.

Friday, February 25, 2011  South Carolina's top prosecutor is hosting a seminar on preventing investment fraud.