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Monday, February 11, 2013  Sen. Lindsey Graham says he will hold up Senate confirmation of President Barack Obama's nominees to head the Pentagon and the CIA until he gets more answers about the attack against the U.S. consulate Libya.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  In a world with global positioning satellites and technology that can literally find a needle in a haystack, the decade long hunt for Osama Bin Laden finally came to an end thanks to gut instincts and pure tenacity.

Monday, November 12, 2012  The 34th Annual Veterans Day Parade marching through the streets of downtown Columbia Monday morning with a piece of history.

Monday, November 12, 2012  SC National Guard shows Sept. 11th memorial flag in Columbia.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  One year after unveiling a first responders memorial in Columbia's Vista, community leaders and residents gathered there Tuesday night to mark the 11th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley ordered the flags above the Statehouse to be flown at half-staff to remember those who died in the Sept. 11, 2011, terrorist attacks.

Friday, September 09, 2011  They were all from small towns. And as the 10th anniversary of the attacks on Sept. 11 that led the U.S. into Afghanistan and Iraq arrives, their families say they were inspired by the heroism shown by firefighters and others on that terrible day.

Friday, September 09, 2011  Military and civilians at Fort Jackson gather to honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Friday, September 09, 2011  Just like when U.S. astronauts landed on the moon, President John. F. Kennedy, Jr. was assassinated and Pearl Harbor was attacked, thoughts of the morning of 9/11/2001 remain clear for a lot of people.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  A pair of F-16 Fighting Falcon jets from the 169th Fighter Wing will make a pass over the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in downtown Columbia at low altitude Sunday around 3 p.m.  Officials want to prevent concerns that might come up on, Sept. 11, a highly sensitive day to many.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  For the parents of Army Sgt. Shawn M. Dunkin, the loss of their son while he served in the Army, fighting for his country and freedom leaves them with a sense of pride for his service and the Country.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  Guard spokeswoman Maj. Cindi King says Maj. Gen. Robert Livingston is welcoming leaders of the Third Army, Fort Jackson and members of the South Carolina Army and Air National Guard at the ceremony at Fort Jackson on Wednesday. The vice president of USO centers in the United States, Jeff Hill, is also expected to attend.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  After a year of planning and six months of fund raising, the Midlands First Responders First Remembrance Memorial is becoming a reality to everyone involved, for whom the memorial has become a passion.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011  A special wreath-laying ceremony will take place at Fort Jackson to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.  The ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. this Friday in front of post headquarters.  All are welcome to attend.

Tuesday, July 05, 2011  Midlands business and community leaders broke ground in Columbia Tuesday morning on a First Responders' Remembrance Memorial marking the ten-year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.