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Friday, May 10, 2013  Four days after being rescued, the three women who were kidnapped for 10 years are starting a difficult transition back to a normal life.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says if he fails in his attempt to return to Congress, he will not seek office again.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Former Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott is going back to work for the Richland County Sheriff's Department, Sheriff Leon Lott announced Wednesday.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  A week before the special election in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, House Democrats launched another ad attacking former Gov. Mark Sanford's personal indiscretions. Sanford, meanwhile, picked up the endorsement of Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, who is considering a run for president.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Experts say Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a "disability that doesn't go away" and comes with a range of symptoms.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Emergency crews responding to a possible water rescue call found a person swimming the Congaree River in the rain Tuesday.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Former Gov. Mark Sanford does not shy away from the scandal that consumed the end of his second term in his first television ad for the 1st District congressional race.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford plans to announce Wednesday he is running for his old congressional seat.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  A group of women in the Midlands has joined a national movement to tackle obesity amongst African-American women.

Monday, October 22, 2012  A missing Ft. Jackson soldier returns home safely after vanishing from his home more than a week ago.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  October is National Anti-Bully Month.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  A Midlands couple lands a dream wedding on the house.

Friday, September 07, 2012  Zinah Jennings will spend the next 10 years behind bars.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  The grandmother of a missing South Carolina toddler expressed worry and confusion about the boy's whereabouts during jailhouse phone calls with her daughter.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  The trial of a South Carolina mother charged in the case of her missing son will go forward.