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Tuesday, September 11, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley ordered the flags above the Statehouse to be flown at half-staff to remember those who died in the Sept. 11, 2011, terrorist attacks.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  As ceremonies mark Sept. 11 anniversary, will they mark the passage of a turning point?

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Midlands First responders from the all branches of the military, law enforcement, fire service, and EMS who have given their life in service will be honored Tuesday evening at the First Responders Remembrance Memorial on Lincoln Street.

Sunday, September 11, 2011  A young American generation who grew up in nation at war now fight the war themselves

Sunday, September 11, 2011  A decade later a changed America marks 10 years since the Sept. 11 terror attacks

Friday, September 09, 2011  Just like when U.S. astronauts landed on the moon, President John. F. Kennedy, Jr. was assassinated and Pearl Harbor was attacked, thoughts of the morning of 9/11/2001 remain clear for a lot of people.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  After a year of planning and six months of fund raising, the Midlands First Responders First Remembrance Memorial is becoming a reality to everyone involved, for whom the memorial has become a passion.

Friday, September 02, 2011  Sense of fear from Oklahoma City bombing lingers at 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  Security to ramp up nationwide in preparation for 10-year anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks

Thursday, August 25, 2011  The 9/11 First Responders Memorial project, which is still in need of $80K in donations, welcomes Coach Ray Tanner for a fund raising dinner on Thursday evening, which will include a cocktail hour, dinner, and silent auction all to help ensure the 9-11-2011 project will meet fund raising goals.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  A wave of patriotism sweeping across the country made a stop in the Midlands Wednesday to honor America's armed forces as the country approaches the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Tuesday, July 05, 2011  Midlands business and community leaders broke ground in Columbia Tuesday morning on a First Responders' Remembrance Memorial marking the ten-year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Saturday, June 25, 2011  A fundraiser was held Saturday at the Carolina Ale House in Harbison to help raise the remaining money needed for the 9/11 First Responders Memorial.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  New York City firefighters are presenting a portion of a beam from the fallen World Trade Center to officials in Myrtle Beach.

Monday, May 02, 2011  Albie Place’s served nearly free 500 drinks on Monday.