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Yesterday at 9:00 AM  Veterans of the World War II-era aircraft carrier USS Franklin are scheduled to hold their final reunion in South Carolina.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  NBC's "Today" show is featuring segments on Charleston - voted last October as the top tourist town in the world by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Wary world cities expand security, look to quell jitters in wake of blasts at Boston Marathon

Monday, April 15, 2013  At least 2 other devices have been located in Boston

Thursday, April 11, 2013  PeopleMatter, a provider of human resources software for service industries, is opening its world headquarters in Charleston.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  South Carolina will have to wait a few more days before experiencing a close encounter with unidentified flying objects.

Saturday, March 23, 2013  The city is taking part in Earth Hour. From 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  U.S. war costs last for more than a century, monthly payments to Civil War vet families

Friday, March 15, 2013  Officials at Patriots Point are proposing spending up to $5 million to make the 20th Century aircraft carrier USS Yorktown a floating museum that will better attract 21st Century visitors

Thursday, March 14, 2013  South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson will be joined by officials from Facebook for a series of Internet safety forums planned for Thursday and Friday.

Sunday, March 10, 2013  About 50  Columbia residents went on a walking tour put on by  the Historic Columbia Foundation.

Sunday, March 10, 2013  A Clemson University researcher says widespread interest in the world of the undead isn't just a random fad.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  A meeting at the University of South Carolina School of Law is exploring the intersection of law and technology.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  As trend wanes, casinos in Las Vegas and on Mississippi riverboats fold on poker rooms

Monday, February 25, 2013  According to a 2011 study by the Pew Research Center, the United State military is no longer just a man's world.