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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Controversy is swirling around a federal recommendation to lower blood alcohol limits for drivers.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  For the second time in a year, a Pee Dee area state lawmaker finds himself behind bars.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Federal accident investigators recommended Tuesday that states cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half, matching a standard that has substantially reduced highway deaths in other countries.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  A Revenue Department ruling has prompted the cancellation of a charity alcohol sampling event in Myrtle Beach.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  South Carolina Senators passed a bill that would allow concealed weapon permit holders carry their guns in bars and restaurants until midnight.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Tens of thousands of South Carolinians addicted to drugs or alcohol will become eligible for health insurance under the federal health care overhaul.

Monday, April 08, 2013  It's getting warmer, which means fun days in the sun are ahead.

Friday, April 05, 2013  A state Representative announced Friday he has been cleared of all alcohol related charges from a traffic stop last October.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  As beaches across the country get ready for college kids to take holiday vacation, this movie came out just in time to remind the rest of us to head for the hills. There are few things in life more annoying than a loud crowd of college drunkards. The movie Spring Breakers turned out to be one of those things.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Authorities say an Elgin Town Councilman has been arrested again. This time, he is accused of assaulting his wife.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  The Columbia Police Department has announced their arrest information for St. Pat's in Five Points.

Saturday, March 16, 2013 

Friday, March 15, 2013  St. Pat's in Five Points is set for Saturday in downtown Columbia. The Columbia Police Department has released information on road closures and check points related to the event.

Friday, March 15, 2013  With St. Patrick's Day approaching, thousands will be hitting Five Points in Columbia for the annual festival celebrating all that's green.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Members of Mothers Against Drunk Driving are planning a visit to the Statehouse to support a bill requiring many people convicted of drunken driving to have a special device placed on their cars to see if they have been drinking.