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Saturday, April 13, 2013  The 18th annual Columbia International Festival kicked off Saturday at the State Fairgrounds Saturday.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The 2013 Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic opened Friday at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  The 16th annual Clean Sweep rummage sale was held at the State Fairgrounds Saturday.

Monday, October 22, 2012  Officials say the South Carolina State Fair was a big success this year.

Monday, October 22, 2012  The South Carolina state fair wrapped up this weekend with plenty of entertainment for the entire family to enjoy. I had the opportunity to interview award winning Christian contemporary artists The Newsboys. We talked about their faith music and what’s next for the group.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  The S.C. Peanut Board shed light on the peanut's growing role in the state with daily cooking demonstrations at the 2012 South Carolina State Fair.

Monday, October 15, 2012  An E.coli outbreak at a fair in North Carolina has South Carolina State Fair goers on guard when it comes to what they eat while participating in the fun fall activity.

Friday, October 12, 2012  Food at the South Carolina State Fair is something that South Carolinians look forward to each year.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  Wednesday was the first official day of fun at the South Carolina State Fair. It's that time again when folks are thinking funnel cakes, roller coaster and turkey legs.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  It's time again for the South Carolina State Fair, and Sheriff Leon Lott has tips to keep you and your family safe.

Monday, October 08, 2012  Here are links from Good Day Columbia for Wednesday September 5, 2012

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  South Carolina health officials are warning visitors to the upcoming state fair to be vigilant about a new strain of swine flu.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  With 70 days until the 2012 South Carolina State Fair, tickets are now on sale.

Friday, April 20, 2012  Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is inviting members of his department and the community to join him in a "Relay for Life" to fight cancer.

Saturday, March 31, 2012  People in the Columbia area have an opportunity to travel around the world without even leaving town.