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Monday, June 17, 2013  About one in three Americans has high blood pressure, and nearly one-third don’t know it.

Monday, June 17, 2013  GDC Morning WACH 6-17-13

Sunday, June 16, 2013  An unidentified drowning victim was recovered today from Lake Murray near the boat landing at Riverbend Point in Saluda.

Friday, June 14, 2013  GDC Morning WACH 6-14-13

Thursday, June 13, 2013  A cold front moved through overnight bringing seasonal temps back to the Midlands.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Pools, playgrounds, sporting events, and a lot of outdoor activity will be on the to-do list for some as the summer begins. However, staying hydrated and beating the heat will also be at the top of the list as summer temperatures rise.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Out of necessity or as a way to lose weight, it seems a lot of people are going gluten-free.  But taking out gluten doesn't mean you have to take out taste.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Three out of four children will experience an ear infection by the age of three. But soon diagnosing the common problem may not require a trip to the doctor's office.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Here is your Good Day Columbia GDC Morning WACH for Tuesday June 11, 2013

Monday, June 10, 2013  You probably know not to smoke, not to tan, and not to eat fattening foods. But other seemingly harmless vices can be ruining your health!

Monday, June 10, 2013  A tornado watch is in effect for the Midlands until 10 p.m. Monday.

Monday, June 10, 2013 

Sunday, June 09, 2013  The lawsuit, filed in April in Abbeville County, says officials at the Boys Home of the South turned a blind eye to problems that they should have known would ultimately end up with children being harmed.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Tropical Storm Andrea is speeding through South Carolina, bringing rain and wind gusts but causing little damage.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Tropical Storm Andrea has made landfall.  Tropical storm warnings remain in effect for the South Carolina coast.