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Saturday, May 18, 2013  The 16th annual Black Expo of Columbia gave the community a chance to show their contributions.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  After a record low temps Tuesday morning, above average temps return Wednesday

Saturday, May 11, 2013  With all the outdoor activities this weekend, the umbrella will be a good thing to keep handy.

Friday, May 03, 2013  South Carolina's Candice Glover makes it to the Top 3 on Fox's American Idol.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The Sparkleberry Country Fair kicks off this Saturday, and officials started the celebration with a tree planting ceremony.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  One person was taken to the hospital after a mid-morning car fire on Wednesday.

Friday, April 05, 2013  The former Miss Sprint Cup removed after nude photos of her surfaced on the Internet is back at Darlington Raceway as "The Lady in Black."

Thursday, April 04, 2013  A protective mother babirusa has helped turn WACH Fox’s Wild Wednesday into an international story.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  A mother Babirusa bit the camera as a WACH photographer was taking live video of her and her baby for Good Day Columbia.

Sunday, March 24, 2013  A South Carolina Department of Corrections inmate has escaped from his worksite.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Trader Joe’s officially opens its door for the first time in Columbia Friday morning.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Spring may have officially started at 7:02 a.m. Wednesday, but Mother Nature did not get the memo.

Monday, March 18, 2013  The X Factor has arrived in the Lowcountry. Auditions for season three were held at the North Charleston Coliseum Tuesday.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Richland County spokeswoman Stephany Snowden said the officers were put on administrative leave without pay on Friday.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Officer arrested early Sunday morning.