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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The car buying process can often one that is among the most stressful of situations, between selecting the right car, figuring out payments, and of course, the stereotypical car salesman who will do most anything to “put you in a car today.”

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Getting a good job after college could be harder than college itself. There were 284,000 college graduates working for minimum wage in the past year, according to the Labor Department.

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.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  As organic foods become more popular, some wonder if they are really better for you or if it's all hype. And the question remains: Just what makes a food organic anyway?

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Husband and wife bring their infamous "cowboy purse" to Columbia's favorite spring event.

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.