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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.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A large check was presented Wednesday to children in need.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  U.S. Sen. Tim Scott wants the students at his old high school in North Charleston to dream big.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Bond has been set former state Rep. Thad Viers on charges he broke into his ex-girlfriend's home.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Investigators say a Chester teen offered to pay his friends $5,000 to kill the grandparents who raised him because they were too strict.

Friday, February 01, 2013  A third teenager has been arrested in the death of a grandmother killed in her Chester home.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Beauty can be found anywhere if you're looking, even in an isolated community on the edge of Earth. Some call it the swamp. Some call it the bayou. A little girl named Hushpuppy called it home.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Investigators say a 17-year-old man was part of a plot to attack his grandmother in their Chester home.

Friday, January 18, 2013  A South Carolina sheriff is appearing in court after authorities say he took kickbacks on repairs for county vehicles.

Friday, January 11, 2013  A Clemson fan is the new owner of a Gamecock fan's kidney.