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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.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Soldiers, civilian employees and families of the Third Army are celebrating their 94th birthday with a ceremony of the unit's battle streamers, cake-cutting and chili cook-off.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  The Fourth of July brings friends together for outdoor activities, fireworks and grilling out, but in Gilbert the holiday also comes with plenty of peaches.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  The Lexington Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 8738 is hosting a barbeque lunch Wednesday to raise money for the families of fallen South Carolina Army Guardsmen 1st Lt. Ryan Rawl and Sgt. John Meador.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  The Commissioner's Cup BBQ Cook-off winners were announced Tuesday.

Friday, March 23, 2012  The Commissioner's Cup barbecue cook-off gets started Friday at the State Farmers Market in West Columbia

Monday, June 13, 2011  The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating an accident involving a single-engine plane off Highway 79 in Marlboro County.

Saturday, April 09, 2011  Epworth Children’s Home celebrates its annual Cookout for Kids Barbeque.

Tuesday, March 08, 2011  It’s the latest food trend sweeping the nation and it’s picking up momentum right here in the Midlands, as many chefs and cooks forgo opening up expensive restaurants in favor of a more mobile way to serve food.

Saturday, October 10, 2009  It was a celebration that took place at the State Museum.

Monday, October 13, 2008  Authorities arrested three Columbia men involved in an overnight robbery.