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Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Firefighters see the highest rate of grilling fires during the summer months.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  The 2nd ever Championship Barbecue Challenge Car and Bike Show was held at the Carolina Ale House in Irmo.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Hundreds came out to the Carolina Brew and Q at the Flying Saucer in the Vista.

Friday, March 22, 2013  People with a skill at their grill have a chance to show off.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Teams are invited to sign up for the South Carolina Department of Agriculture's Smokin' at the Market Commissioners Cup BBQ Cook Off.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Thousands of people came out to City Roots on Airport Drive to take part in the city's 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Parade.

Friday, September 21, 2012  The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is inviting people to come to a barbecue competition that showcases the state's specialty food suppliers.

Friday, June 01, 2012  An amusement park outing, barbecue lunches and director dunking booths are among the ways that South Carolina state agencies showed appreciation for their employees.

Saturday, May 26, 2012  A Sumter toddler now has money to get help against a rare disorder.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  The new guys in the food game were served a victory at Columbia city council Tuesday night.  Council voted 5-1 to adopt an ordinance drawn up by the city's planning commission that did not include what some called extreme measures suggested by the Columbia Restaurant Association.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  American Idol set to crown the newest idol Wednesday night.  Join us at Jim Hudson Ford Town in Lexington for the big finale.

Thursday, August 19, 2010  U.S. Senator Jim DeMint campaigned over barbecue and sweet tea Thursday.  When asked about his Democratic opponent, DeMint declined comment on Alvin Greene.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010  Before you fire up the grill, officials with the Columbia Fire Department want to share some safety tips to make sure your cookout isn't memorable for the wrong reasons.

Friday, May 15, 2009  A private, nonprofit facility for abused, abandoned and neglected youth in South Carolina is holding its annual fundraiser.