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Friday, May 03, 2013  Fort Jackson is playing host to two days of Special Olympics competition in swimming, softball and bowling.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  A celebration for the ages at Fort Jackson as the Army Reserves turns 105.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Military policy officials and local chamber members allocate base-preservation funding amid federal spending reductions.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  An Army sergeant based in South Carolina has filed a federal lawsuit accusing a mortgage company of not obeying a law that requires limits on interest rates for active-duty members of the military.

Friday, February 15, 2013  The director of South Carolina's unemployment agency has resigned, effective March 1.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  City of Columbia officials announced Thursday that the official City of Columbia flag has been lowered at all City buildings for the day in memory of fallen Fire Captain Anthony Charles Moye.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Fort Jackson is inviting the community to take a 6 hour tour and get a snapshot of how soldiers in basic training live and train. Reporters got a sneak peak Wednesday.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Dozens of teenage girls in the Midlands will meet with local, successful career women Saturday morning.

Monday, January 21, 2013  The commanding general at the Army's largest training installation wants the public to get a close-up look at how soldiers live and train for combat.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The calendar may say 2013, but the companies, jobs, and money continue to come in to the Palmetto State.

Friday, December 21, 2012  After being stationed at Fort Jackson, Sergeant Terry Achanes wife at the time, gave birth to the couple's baby girl putting her up for adoption in Utah without his knowledge.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  About 8,000 soldiers who have been stationeed at Fort Jackson packed up their bags, lined up, and headed home for the holidays Thursday.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  More than 8,000 soldiers are leaving Fort Jackson on buses, trains, aircraft and private vehicles to be with their family.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Fort Jackson National Cemetery packed with people honoring those who serve and those who  have given their lives for our country Saturday.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  Fort Jackson preparing for the worst Tuesday by simulating a shooting on base to help educate emergency responders on how to end a potentially deadly situation.