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Wednesday, April 10, 2013  A Myrtle Beach mother is being held without bond in the Myrtle Beach Jail while she is awaiting trial.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  A mother who abandoned her newborn in the toilet of a South Carolina sports arena has avoided prison time.

Friday, August 17, 2012  Keeping children alive in South Carolina; that is what one local non-profit organization is hoping to do. Saturday, The Children's Trust of South Carolina is hosting an event called the Picasso Project in hopes of raising money for services aimed at helping children across the Palmetto State.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  A parent training program adds a different twist on getting new dads ready for fatherhood.

Monday, February 06, 2012  A 27-year-old Conway woman told authorities her newborn daughter tested positive for drugs because she had rubbed cocaine on a sore tooth before giving birth.

Thursday, September 29, 2011  Richland County officials say a family has been lined up to adopt the newborn that was found abandoned by his mother earlier this week on Long Creek Drive.  At a press conference Thursday, deputies say arrangements are in place and a home has been found.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  The Richland County Sheriff's Department says 21-year-old Orenthia McCuller is charged with unlawful conduct towards a child after leaving the child alone wrapped in blankets outside of the Enclave Apartments in Columbia.

Monday, September 26, 2011  Officials in Richland County say they found a newborn child abandoned outside an apartment building Monday morning.  Deputies say they received a call about the newborn boy around 6:30 at the Enclave Apartments at 1800 Long Creek Drive.

Friday, January 21, 2011  Woman kidnapped as newborn in NYC in 1987 reunites with family as police seek kidnapper.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010  Staff announced Tuesday that an eight-day-old Hamadryas baboon is now on exhibit just in time for the holidays.

Thursday, August 12, 2010  During his most recent check up, young Ke'monte is alert and looking around. His doctor says he is making amazing progress.

Monday, April 05, 2010  Officials at the Riverbanks Zoo say a baby baboon has died after being attacked by its father shortly after birth.

Monday, October 19, 2009  The one-fourth mile memorial walk was designed for anyone who has been affected by the loss of a baby.

Sunday, June 07, 2009  Authorities are accusing an Oregon woman of killing a 21-year-old pregnant woman and trying to pass the baby off as her own.

Thursday, December 18, 2008  A funeral is set for a newborn baby found dead by a highway near Myrtle Beach earlier this month.