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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Janet Parker had the chance to visit with one of the American Idol contestants, Candice Glover, and her family in Beaufort, South Carolina last Saturday.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Sistercare took time to honor women who have survived domestic violence on Tuesday.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  In Kentucky, child shooting spotlights urban-rural gun debate when 5-year-old kills 2-year-old

Monday, April 29, 2013  Sheds, stables, attics searched for suspect in stabbing death of 8-year-old girl in Northern California

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The Lexington County Coroner's Office says a 2-year-old boy has drowned in a backyard swimming pool.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Kearston and Kendall Gonzales are two sisters who have been tapping their toes to the sounds of classical music since they were toddlers.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch is not talking about former Gov. Mark Sanford's past indiscretions as the two enter a monthlong campaign to win a vacant South Carolina congressional seat.

Friday, March 22, 2013  A somber memorial ceremony was held today in remembrance of a civilian contractor who was killed March 8 during an insider attack that took place on Forward Operating Base Tagab in the Kapisa province.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Authorities say the mother of a 2-year-old boy has been charged with neglect in his death because she locked him in a bedroom and didn't check on him even after hearing a loud noise from the room.

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

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Authorities say a 2-year-old boy has died after a chest of drawers fell on him as he played in his Landrum home.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Comedian Stephen Colbert will be in Charleston this weekend holding fundraisers to benefit his sister's campaign for Congress.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Elizabeth Colbert Busch has picked up a key endorsement in her race for an open South Carolina congressional seat.

Saturday, February 09, 2013  Comedian Stephen Colbert is coming to Charleston to stump for his sister.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Police say a 3-year-old boy and his 7-year-old sister were playing with a gun when it fired, killing the boy in a Greenville apartment.