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Thursday, June 06, 2013  A Canadian company that makes pita bread, bagels, pizza crusts, flat bread and tortilla wraps is getting ready to start construction on its first bakery in the United States.

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.

Sunday, May 26, 2013  The 282nd Army Band from Fort Jackson performed in Columbia Sunday morning at the Columbia First Church of the Nazarene in honor of Memorial Day.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  South Carolina is celebrating its 225th birthday as a U.S. state.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  A California winery has recovered four cases of Cabernet Sauvignon aged on the bottom of Charleston Harbor in South Carolina for three months.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Officials with the United States Army announced Tuesday afternoon that Brig. Gen. Bryan T. Roberts is suspended of his duties as Commanding General of Fort Jackson.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Two small central Kentucky cities top a list of what one business magazine considers the best small cities in the United States.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  NBC's "Today" show is featuring segments on Charleston - voted last October as the top tourist town in the world by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Animal advocates from throughout the state gathered in Columbia Wednesday to lobby for animal protection legislation.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Federal regulators say a project to turn weapons-grade plutonium into commercial nuclear reactor fuel is making good progress despite being billions of dollars over its original projected price tag.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  The president of a company hired to build a South Carolina facility to turn weapons-grade plutonium into nuclear reactor fuel says he's worried the project won't be adequately funded.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Retired Major General Thomas said American forces train with South Koreans every March.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  One of the last remaining river patrol boats that fought with America's so-called Brown Water Navy during Vietnam War is going into dry dock for a few weeks.

Monday, March 25, 2013  South Carolina officials have cited more than 300 businesses for immigrant worker violations.

Sunday, March 24, 2013  Hundreds of people rallied at the post office on Clemson Rd. They were voicing their displeasure on a proposal that would only have mail delivery for five days instead of six.