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Tuesday, March 19, 2013  A former deputy police chief in Columbia has sued the city, saying she was discriminated against by city officials.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  The death of Tom Sponseller was shocking to many people throughout the Midlands and around the state. The former lobbyist and Columbia executive made a lasting impression on those he did business with.

Monday, February 27, 2012  Federal officials have confirmed that they are investigating several hundred thousand missing from the South Carolina Hospitality Association.

Friday, February 24, 2012  The South Carolina Hospitality Association has launched an external audit of its finances as the search for its missing president continues to baffle law enforcement.  .

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  A candlight vigil for missing lobbyist Tom Sponseller is planned for 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  The South Carolina Senate held a minute of silence for missing lobbyist Tom Sponseller.  Columbia police are looking for the President of the South Carolina Hospitality Association.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  Columbia police are looking for Tom Sponseller, who was reported missing Saturday. Chief Randy Scott said they found Sponseller's car parked in a parking garage where he usually parks. Investigators are looking into possible surveillance videos at his office and outside where they found his car.