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Tuesday, June 18, 2013  A Columbia firefighter rushing to a call during a thunderstorm left a pot of grease on a stove that caused a blaze in the kitchen of a fire station.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Taking little Preston to the park is something Nella Taylor does very often throughout the week, but ensuring her grandson's safety as he plays is something she's always mindful of.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A brewing threat from Iowa to Mid-Atlantic expected to bring massive thunderstorms, high winds, hail, and a rare event known as a derecho.

Monday, June 10, 2013  A shooting in downtown Columbia leaves two men in the hospital.

Saturday, June 08, 2013  Simon Jacob was one of many men who attended the Real Men Get Real on Health event, hosted by Palmetto Health Baptist.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Anderson County Sheriff's deputies have charged a woman with six counts of mistreatment of animals after they found several dead cows in a barn.

Friday, June 07, 2013  A Florence woman has been arrested after police say she sent a questionable photograph of her daughter to family and friends.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  A man on federal death row for killing women in South Carolina and West Virginia has been denied a request to vacate his death sentence.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Newly elected U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford is spending some time in Beaufort.

Sunday, June 02, 2013  Two people have suffered minor injuries after a small plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Greenville County.

Friday, May 31, 2013  A Union County man has died after the all-terrain vehicle he was riding collided with a deer.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Senators have advanced a bill allowing seventh- through 12-graders to take more courses through South Carolina's virtual education program.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  A convenience store, located on Bluff Road, was the scene of an altercation that turned into a shooting Tuesday afternoon.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Exactly how do desperate parents know when it's best to leave their children in a presumably safe place or race into the face of danger?

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Death toll was corrected and lowered to 24 people, including 7 children.