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Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The House has passed a bill aimed at strengthening South Carolina's ethics laws.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  China pulls 'Django Unchained' from theaters on opening day, citing 'technical problem'

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  If you need help getting around downtown Columbia, there is a new way to hitch a ride: the city's new electric-powered shuttle car.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The governor welcomed SCSU board members to the state house Friday; hoping to find a solution to help the school recover from many controversies over the last two years.

Friday, March 15, 2013  The City of Columbia settled a lawsuit on Friday over a controversial Five Points arrest for $300,000.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  A Midlands man says he already knows there was ancient life on Mars.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Tim Tebow cancels talk at Dallas church; pastor has criticized gays, other faiths

Friday, January 11, 2013  A group of protesters gathered outside of a restaurant in West Columbia Friday after news of the businesses controversial shirts spread this week.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Controversy is swirling around a Midlands taco restaurant Tuesday because of t-shirts that its employees are wearing.

Monday, January 07, 2013  A man walking on a sidewalk in Lexington County Sunday night was hit by a vehicle and killed.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  Students and staff at The Citadel will undergo training in how to prevent child sexual abuse.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Two sea turtles are returning to the Atlantic Ocean after months of rehabilitation at the sea turtle hospital at the South Carolina Aquarium.

Monday, August 06, 2012  The most high-tech Mars rover ever built has landed on the red planet and is sending images back to Earth.

Monday, August 06, 2012  'Touchdown confirmed': NASA rover Curiosity lands on Mars, beams back photo of own shadow

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  More people than usual showed up at Midlands Chick-Fil-A restaurants Wednesday. The crowds were brought out by Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day. The move was in response to backlash from same-sex marriage supporters aimed at the company's president Dan Cathy.