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Saturday, May 18, 2013  The 16th annual Black Expo of Columbia gave the community a chance to show their contributions.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The Sparkleberry Country Fair kicks off this Saturday, and officials started the celebration with a tree planting ceremony.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Retirees who have worked at the Savannah River Site are meeting to talk about their health care.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  National Rifle Association will be primary sponsor of NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Texas in April

Friday, February 22, 2013  South Carolina's top prosecutor is under scrutiny for not reporting roughly a dozen donations on campaign filings.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Several hundred people rallied at the Statehouse in support of a South Carolina bill that would declare the new health care law supported by President Barack Obama unconstitutional.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Scientists are tracking two great white sharks off the coast of Georgia and South Carolina as part of an effort to learn more about their migration patterns and raise awareness of the species.

Monday, November 26, 2012  U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and two other South Carolinians are being honored for the leadership they have provided to the state.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  World War II vets who had not seen their memorial in Washington D.C. went on a special trip Wednesday.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  The city of Beaufort is donating more than $14,000 in services and fee waivers for next month's Lt. Dan Weekend. But city officials say this will be the last time.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  Google is not an official sponsor of the London 2012 Olympic Games, but they have continued to captivate web users with sports-related "Google Doodles" since the opening ceremonies.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  The United States Olympic team is currently only behind China in total medals earned at the 2012 games. What many may not know is that there is a price to pay for the hardware that is beyond years of hard work and dedication.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012 

Thursday, July 12, 2012  The Olympic Games do not begin for two weeks, but a University of South Carolina professor played his part in this year's event Thursday.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  South Carolina Education Superintendent Mick Zais is celebrating the passage of a bill to strengthen and expand charter schools statewide.