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Friday, October 19, 2012  Scout "perversion" files from 1959-1985 show local officials helped hush up some abuse cases

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Thousands of pages of newly-released documents show that for decades, scoutmasters and others who were accused of molesting children were protected by police, prosecutors, pastors and local Boy Scout leaders.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  The public is getting another opportunity Saturday to rid home medicine cabinets of unused, potentially dangerous medications.

Monday, September 03, 2012  Instead of opening the Democratic National Convention on Labor Day, Charlotte held a street party.

Friday, June 22, 2012  House and Senate members are trying to break a stalemate and agree to a budget compromise.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  The House has approved a compromise on reforming South Carolina's pension systems for public workers.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  South Carolina legislators are scurrying to push measures through in the last regular week of the session.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  A unique intervention program in Columbia is looking to stomp out bullying by attacking it head-on before the problem gets out of control.  A Midlands school resource officer is using martial arts to teach discipline and teamwork.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  South Carolina's treasurer and House speaker are opposing the Senate's version of a bill restructuring state government, saying they worry that the way it handles the state retirement system and long-term debt could erode the state's credit rating.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  Authorities say that human bones have been found in a rural area of Berkeley County. The remains were found Wednesday by a person collecting cans and bottles to recycle.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  Wednesday morning Columbia police officers were out directing traffic near the State House for a horse drawn carriage. It was all part of the Wells Fargo to Wachovia conversion celebration.

Friday, September 02, 2011  The stage adaptation of Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs opened Thursday night at The Loose Cockaboose, and has performances through September 10th.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011  Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, 5th Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson and Columbia Chief Randy Scott announced the Sheriff's diversionary program will be expanded county wide Wednesday.  Currently, the program is available only in schools.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011  South Carolina senators voted down a House version of legislation requiring photo identification for voters.  The Senate voted 28-15 to reject the version.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  The House voted 66-38 on Wednesday to revert to its version of the bill, which takes out the early voting provision that the Senate added.