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Yesterday at 12:00 PM  Lexington County Senator Katrina Shealy hosted a luncheon Monday for seven of South Carolina's soliders who gave their lives while serving our country.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The South Carolina Dept. of Transportation is planning on replacing a pair of bridges that date back to the 1930s.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  A Southwest Airlines flight from Orlando to Providence made an unscheduled stop in South Carolina.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Travelers wouldn't pay additional taxes for spa treatments and other conveniences that can be added to hotel bills under a bill approved by the House.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Travelers Rest has voted to annex Furman University.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Travelers wouldn't pay additional taxes for room service, spa treatments and other conveniences that can be added to hotel bills under a proposal advanced by a South Carolina House panel.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Police in Beaufort are investigating a report from a woman who says she was passing through town and left her purse at a restaurant with her money -- a lot of money -- inside it.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Authorities have jailed a Travelers Rest man after he was spotted walking naked along a highway and carrying a naked 13-month-old.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Taxi drivers in Charleston don't like the city's $5 flat rate for all downtown fares.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Airline passenger complaints are surging as airlines continue to cram more seats into the same tube.

Friday, March 29, 2013  A drop in gasoline prices may mean more travel in South Carolina during the Easter holiday weekend.

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

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The Senate has approved a bill allowing true early voting in South Carolina.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A state senator wants lawmakers to review Transportation Department plans to remove trees in the median of 30 miles of Interstate 26.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  The Richland County Coroner has identified the man who was killed in a single-vehicle crash Monday morning.