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Wednesday, April 24, 2013  AGING AMERICA: Poll finds people in denial about the need for long-term care as they get older

Thursday, March 21, 2013  A history scholar from North Carolina State University is the keynote speaker at a symposium in Columbia on the media and civil rights history.

Friday, February 22, 2013  A group that works to find solutions to social and economic challenges in South Carolina is getting a grant to expand its program to battle cardiovascular disease among blacks.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  President Barack Obama is pledging to create "good, middle-class jobs" without adding to the nation's deficit.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  The original Emancipation Proclamation is going on display in Nashville as the Civil War-era document that changed the lives of countless African-Americans makes its only stop in the Southeast on a 150th anniversary tour.

Monday, February 04, 2013  As we do every year, WACH Fox celebrates Black History Month with a look at the achievements of African-Americans across the Palmetto State and Midlands. Good Day Anchor Fraendy Clervaud introduces us to a man who's making political history.

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.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  The year 1963 saw major events take place in the Civil Rights Movement, and many of them happened right here in the Midlands. Fifty years later, the City of Columbia is remembering that pivotal period.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Dozens of states have slashed spending on mental health care over the last four years, either because of the recession's toll on revenue or a new zeal to shrink government.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The couple last week visited Newtown, Conn., where a gunman opened fire in an elementary school, killing 20 children and six adults in December.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  A wreath-laying ceremony in honor of Veterans Day was held at Fort Jackson Wednesday afternoon.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Right now, the President George W. Bush era tax cuts are set to expire at the end of the year, if no new deal is reached.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  The South Carolina Conference of Black Mayors is hosting its 24th biennial meeting and community forum in downtown Columbia this week.

Friday, October 05, 2012  Historic Columbia Foundation is offering the community unique ways to celebrate fall.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  The University of South Carolina Lancaster is set to open a new center dedicated to Native American studies, research and artifacts.