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Saturday, June 15, 2013  Models dressed in wedding gowns and tuxedos graced the cat walk as Columbia Style Week showcased the latest styles in wedding wear.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Palmetto Idol auditions were held Saturday afternoon at Tin Roof, where more than 60 contestants lined up outside for a chance to secure a spot in front of American Idol producers.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Taking little Preston to the park is something Nella Taylor does very often throughout the week, but ensuring her grandson's safety as he plays is something she's always mindful of.

Friday, June 07, 2013  A Florence woman has been arrested after police say she sent a questionable photograph of her daughter to family and friends.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  More than 40 soldiers with the South Carolina National Guard's 132nd Military Police Company were welcomed home from a nine-month deployment to Kosovo.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  It's been two days since Brett Parker was convicted of shooting his wife Tammy Jo and gambling associate Bryan Capnerhurst.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Authorities say one swimmer has died after three teenagers were rescued from rough waters off Sullivans Island northeast of Charleston.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  The South Carolina Treasurer's Office is offering a $529 college saving grant to every baby born in the state Wednesday.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Veterans, along with their family and friends, gathered as the Sumter Veterans Association held their annual Memorial Day celebration at Swan Lake Gardens Monday afternoon.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Janet Parker had the chance to visit with one of the American Idol contestants, Candice Glover, and her family in Beaufort, South Carolina last Saturday.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Friendship with bomb suspect, complex chain of events leads to 3 being charged

Friday, April 19, 2013  Goldman a Massachusetts native has been keeping a close eye on Boston, most of his his family and friends are living in Boston area.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  The Blue Cactus Cafe in Five Points is closed temporarily.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Imagine putting on a pair of special glasses and being able to see your friends in a crowded room from far away, even with their backs turned.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The first day of Spring often symbolizes freshness, light, warmth and rebirth. This year we have another reason to feel those delicious sensations of pleasure... it's the first International Day of Happiness.