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Thursday, June 06, 2013  Six South Carolina military veterans whose cremated remains went unclaimed are being laid to rest with military honors at Fort Jackson National Cemetery.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  The grand re-opening of the USO South Carolina airport center was held Thursday afternoon.

Sunday, May 26, 2013  The 282nd Army Band from Fort Jackson performed in Columbia Sunday morning at the Columbia First Church of the Nazarene in honor of Memorial Day.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Officials with the United States Army announced Tuesday afternoon that Brig. Gen. Bryan T. Roberts is suspended of his duties as Commanding General of Fort Jackson.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley is spending time with her husband during a break from his deployment to Afghanistan.

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.