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Thursday, May 30, 2013  The commercial shrimping season opens Thursday and shrimpers along the coast are optimistic about the spring catch.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The ninth annual South Carolina Hospitality Day was held on the state house grounds.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Jennifer Jordan is the farm manager at Cottle Strawberry Farm in Columbia. She's been working around the clock this month to keep the plants protected from the freezing temperatures.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  March 1 is almost here, and automatic federal spending cuts could hit South Carolina hard.

Monday, February 25, 2013  The Columbia-Richland Fire Department responded to a fire on a CMRTA bus Monday morning on Two Notch Road near Benedict College.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Haile Gold Mine was purchased by Romarko Minerals in 2007 after being shut down since the 1990s. As Romarko plans to reopen it on the largest scale yet, many in Kershaw are hoping this is just the beginning of new growth for a struggling community.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  A Columbia restaurant chain has agreed to pay thousands of dollars in back wages as part of a federal investigation.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Two people have been indicted in connection with a data breach at South Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services.

Monday, January 28, 2013  President Obama's Affordable Care Act was passed last year,  which means important changes are coming for everyone filing for taxes starting with this tax season.

Friday, January 18, 2013  After many complaints to law enforcement she's glad action is being taken against the club.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Checking Facebook and sending tweets has become a regular routine for many and Columbia business owner Kelly Tabor sees it as a new way to spread the word about his shop.