Columbia Women Happy With LASIK Surgery Despite Lawsuit
The popular eye surgery, LASIK, has come under fire after a new lawsuit emerged against a popular surgery center. One Columbia woman says she is happy with her LASIK surgery and says she would do it again, despite the lawsuit.
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Columbia Charity Trains Dogs for Those in Need
A fairly new assistance dog training program is providing animals to help people with special needs. Jennifer Rogers started Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services, or PAALS, in 2006 and the group just held its second graduation ceremony. Includes Video Story
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Engineering Research Expanding, Despite Recession
While the University of South Carolina is seeing huge cuts in state funding, one college at the school is seeing a significant amount of growth in federal money for its research.
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Are Sugar Substitutes Really OK for You?
Some studies have shown that artificial sweeteners are a health risk but other studies say they are perfectly safe. Are they really OK for you? Includes Video Story
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Woman Injured in Mayor-elect Accident in Serious Condition
Columbia's police chief says investigators are talking with three witnesses in their investigation of Wednesday morning's accident involving Steve Benjamin, just elected as the city's first black mayor. A relative the woman in the other car involved says she is on life support.
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Teens Could Lose Drivers Licence For Missing Class
A South Carolina house subcommittee approved a fast-tracking bill that could punish teens for dropping out of school or poor attendance.
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Columbia Canal Trees Causing Controversy
The historic Columbia Canal is leaking, and experts say trees and other plants along the canal are hiding the leaks and in some cases even creating them. But the solution isn't as simple as going in and cutting down a few trees. Includes Video Story
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Two USC Students Help the Environment and Columbia's Homeless
Two USC students who began collecting cans as a way to make a little extra money find a way to help both the environment and the homeless in Columbia.
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Salt Limits Could Be Coming to Keep You Healthy
The federal government is looking at ways to force food processors to use less salt in their products, making them healthier.
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Benedict College Students Play Large Role in Columbia's Mayoral Election
Benedict students played a major role in Columbia's historical mayoral election, turning out in large numbers to vote for Steve Benjamin and make him the city's first black mayor.
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Columbia Gets Its First Black Mayor
Columbia attorney Steve Benjamin will be the city's first black mayor. He beat opponent Kirkman Finlay III with 56 percent of the vote in Tuesday's runoff election.
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Columbia Makes History in Mayor Election
Columbia elected Steve Benjamin to be their mayor in a run-off race against Kirkman Finlay Tuesday. Long-time city residents are reacting to the election of the first African-American mayor in its history.
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Leona Plough Wins Columbia City Council Seat
Leona Plaugh defeated Tony Mizzell in a runoff election Tuesday for the District 4 Columbia City Council seat.
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The Lunatic Fringe of Running
The Hash House Harriers are a running club on a never-ending quest for beer. What they do is called "hashing," and it's a mixture of athleticism, socializing, and more importantly, hilarity. Includes Video Story
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Gator Attacks Becoming More Frequent in SC Midlands
The Department of Natural Resources say alligator attacks and sightings in South Carolina are on the rise. One Richland County man recently rescued his dog from one of the animals.
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Benjamin’s Campaign Strategies Look like President Obama’s
Steve Benjamin and Barack Obama share many of the same characteristics both in their personal lives and in their campaign strategies. If Benjamin is elected as mayor he would be the first black mayor of Columbia and is using many of these strategies to try to make this a historic election.
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Mayor-Elect Benjamin in Early Morning Car Accident
Mayor-Elect Steve Benjamin was in a car accident early this morning, just hours after being declared the winner of a runoff election.
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Pet Adoptions Increase in Columbia in 2010
The City of Columbia Animal Shelter is seeing an increase in the number of pet adoptions and a drop in the number of in pets being burned in and being euthanized so far this year. Includes Video Story
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USC Business School is Ahead of the Rest
USC's Darla Moore School of Business is in the spotlight once again this year. The rankings are out. Where did USC's business program rank?
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Not Everyone Getting Their 2010 Census Form
While most people have already received, filled out, and mailed there 2010 census form in, one group of people haven't even received theirs yet. Those who get mail only at a post office box won't get one. Includes Video Story
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USC Baseball Team Defeated USC Upstate
The Gamecock baseball team barely beat USC Upstate 4-2 Tuesday to up their season record to 29-8.
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Union County Has Fifth Highest Unemployment Rate in South Carolina
Union County, South Carolina has the fifth highest unemployment rate in the state. One man went six years without having a full time job after taking a voluntary lay off at Cone Mill. Includes Video Story
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Five Points Businessman Feeds Customer's Meters
Owner of 2 G's clothing store in Five Points wants to keep his customers happy by filling their parking meters.
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USC Students Protest Violence Against Women
USC students protested violence against women by laying in silence for 30 minutes on the campus' Pickens Street pedestrian bridge Tuesday.
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Former USC Linebacker Prepares to Enter the Draft
Former USC linebacker Eric Norwood is waiting to see where he'll go in the upcoming National Football League Draft. He says he's confident, but nervous. Includes Video Story
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Use Excuses to Avoid Intimacy? You May Have a Sexual Disorder.
If you are someone who finds yourself saying "I'm not in the mood" as an excuse to avoid intimacy, you may have Hyposexual Desire Disorder, or HSDD. Includes Video Story
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Sexual Health Awareness Month at USC
The University of South Carolina is holding events to recognize sexual health month including a clothesline display.
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USC Grad Kevin Harrison Highlights Relay for Life
USC grad Kevin Harrison is releasing his debut CD this month. He gave USC's Relay for Life participants a preview in a special concert this weekend.
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People Have Mixed Emotions About New SC Tattoo Law
South Carolina residents can now get tattoos at 18 years-old without parental consent. But one tattoo artist is not excited about the new law. Includes Video Story
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Over 500 Gamecock Faithful Turn Out For Steve Spurrier's Ladies Only Football Clinic
Coach Steve Spurrier's 6th Annual Ladies Clinic gave the female Gamecock fans a chance to get an inside look at USC football.
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Steve Benjamin Spends Last Campaign Day Touring Columbia
Steve Benjamin spent Monday touring Columbia in his last attempt to campaign before Tuesday's runoff election. He's hoping his message will convince Columbia to make him mayor.
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Finlay Reacts to Delinquent Tax Accusations
Mayoral candidate Steve Benjamin is claiming his opponent in Tuesday's runoff election Kirkman Finlay owes property taxes to the county. Finlay says that's wrong, he never got a bill.
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New SC Homes May Have to Have Fire Sprinklers
The South Carolina House is discussing standards for home fire sprinkler systems. A survivor of the 2008 Ocean Isle Beach fire says she thinks the systems should be required, but a contractor says the requirement would result in much higher home prices.
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USC Law School Drops Out of Top 100 Rankings
USC's Law School has dropped out the US News and World Report's Top 100 Law School Rankings for the first time in over a decade.
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Gamecocks Win Fifth Straight Series
The Gamecocks took two of three from the Ole Miss Rebels over the weekend to improve to 11-4 in the SEC.
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Some SC School Districts Receive Poor Report Cards
The South Carolina Department of Education has released its annual school report cards, and they say some districts in the state are falling behind.
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Off Campus Housing is Filling Up Fast
Students find that getting off campus housing is harder than they initially expected. Spots in off campus complexes are filling up and if you want one, you need to start searching now.
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USC Athletes Help Columbia Homeless
Several USC athletes gave back to the community Saturday, helping a Midlands charity move.
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Law Grads Struggle to Find a Job
Students with professional degrees, such as a law degree, are having trouble finding jobs in this economy.
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New 92 Holds Saint Jude’s Radio-thon
Radio-thons are held all over the United States to raise money for the Saint Jude's Research Hospital. And on Wednesday, New 92 FM hosted their own radio-thon.
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Columbia Hotels and Golf Courses See Boost During Masters
Columbia hotels and golf courses are double their prices this week but still seeing business boom during the 2010 Masters Golf tournament.
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Many Columbia Residents are Asking: "Where is my Landlord?"
Is your landlord there when you need them? Or are they an absentee landlord, who rents out property but can't be found if there are problems? The city of Columbia wants them identified and held accountable.
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Cupcakes Raise Awareness for Animal Euthanization
Advertising students trying to raise money to support Midlands animal shelters sold gourmet cupcakes at USC Thursday.
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Government Incentive Helps Homebuyers
A new government incentive offered to first-time homebuyers will soon run out, making right now the best time for them to purchase a new home.
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WiFi Classroom Encourages USC Class Participation
One USC professor is using mobile phones, something many other educators normally ban from their classes, as a teaching tool in hopes of encouraging classroom participation.
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Four USC Students Robbed at Gunpoint
Four USC students were robbed at gunpoint in February in the USC-Five Points area. And violent crime in the area is not rare. The crime rate in South Carolina is much higher than the national average.
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Parents Worry Students Will Be Hurt with Lexington District One Cuts
Lexington School District One is facing millions of dollars in budget cuts next year and parents are worried the cuts will hurt their children's education. Includes Video Story
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USC Football Spring Practice
The Gamecock football team is gearing up for football season starting this Tuesday at the Bluff Road practice fields. Click Here to see the practice schedule
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South Carolina and Georgia Black Colleges Get Millions in Federal Grants
Nine historically black colleges and universities in South Carolina and Georgia are getting a total of nearly $9 million in science and technology research grants from the US Department of Energy.
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Making a Wish Come True... One Wing at a Time.
The buffalo wings were flying Wednesday night in USC's Chi Omega Sorority annual War of the Wings fundraiser. The group was raising money to raise money for Make A Wish, to help a child's wish come true.
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Congaree Riverkeeper Leaving Job as Waterway Protector
Columbia's Riverkeeper is resigning from his job. Alan Mehrzad has worked for two years patrolling the three rivers that flow through Columbia to keep them clean.
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Ebert's Bat Leads USC Victory over College of Charleston
First baseman Nick Ebert hot bat sparked South Carolina to a 6-3 win over the College of Charleston Wednesday night.
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Winner Accepts Cocky Award for "Best Super Bowl Commercial"
The creator of one Doritos ads that ran in this year's Super Bowl accepted the 2010 Cocky Award for creating the best Super Bowl ad in Columbia Wednesday.
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Plans For a High-Rise Student Apartment Building Unveiled
A Charlotte developer is unveiling plans to build a high-rise student housing complex near the USC campus.
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Designer Has High Hopes for USC Fashion Show
One USC fashion design student is hoping to get his name and his creations better known through the USC Fashion Board's annual show.
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Pollen Equals Profits to One Columbia Business
Pine tree pollen that covers cars this time of year may be a mess to most people in the midlands but one Columbia business thinks the yellow stuff is just fine.
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Columbia Mayor Race Heads for Runoff
The votes are in and mayoral candidates Kirkman Finlay and Steve Benjamin are headed to a runoff on April 20th.
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Charleston Reporter Wins Investigative Award
Charleston Post and Courier reporter Diette Courrege is the winner of the Taylor-Tumlin Award for Investigative Journalism presented by the USC School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
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Lexington Council May Relax a Smoking Ban
Smokers in Lexington bars and restaurants may have new options as the city council considers modifying the city's smoking ban.
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Clemson Basketball Coach Oliver Purnell Moves On
Clemson head basketball coach Oliver Purnell surprised the school's athletic department by announcing he's leaving to take over as head coach at Depaul University in Chicago.
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West Columbia Cab Company Survives Despite Recession
Some Columbia taxi companies are seeing increased ridership despite a weak economy and lots of competition.
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High Fat Food Could Be Addictive
A new study shows what most of us have suspected for years, high fat and high calorie food can create a cocaine-like addiction in your brain. Includes Video Story
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Gamecock Offense Could Turn Around
The Gamecocks are heading into the 2010 football season with a new offensive line coach. Shawn Elliott hopes to bring some stability to the O-line that could help turn them around. Includes Video Story
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New Columbia Company Provides Safe Rides Home
Two Columbia men are trying to get tipsy drivers off the road. Their company is providing a new way to get you, and your car, home after a night on the town. Includes Video Story
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USC Pre-Med Students Nervous About Health Care Law
University of South Carolina pre-med students are unsure of how the health care bill may affect their future careers. Includes Video Story
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Tiger Woods Back, Prices Go Up at Augusta National
Tiger Woods is back on the golf course for the tournament he's taken part in since November. Ticket prices for the Masters at the Augusta National course have risen as demand has gone up from people wanting to see Tiger's return.
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Three Frontrunners Have Emerged for Columbia Mayor
Columbia voters are picking from among seven candidates for mayor Tuesday. Three of the candidates stand out after major campaigns.
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Fort Jackson Opens Mental Fitness School
Fort Jackson, the Army's larges basic training base, is starting a new program to train soldiers how to help others deal with the stress of battle, trying to reduce post traumatic stress syndrome problems.
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Proposed 600 Apartment Tower Planned Near USC
A North Carolina developer plans on building a 28-story tower housing 600 apartments for students next to the USC Columbia campus. The tower would be the second tallest building in the city.
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USC Student Prepares Designs for Fashion Week
Emily Smith is a marketing and management major at USC, but her real passion is fashion design. She and other designers are getting a chance to show off their work during this year's USC Fashion Week.
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Lacrosse Newest Varsity Sport in SC High Schools
Lacrosse is now officially a high school varsity sport in South Carolina, giving athletes who have previously played it as a club sport a chance to get lacrosse scholarships to attend college.
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Soccer Rising in Popularity in South Carolina
Soccer's popularity is booming in Columbia as the World cup approaches, and South Carolina leagues are seen record numbers of kids playing. Includes Video Story
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Apple Releases the iPad to Huge Response
Apple sold over 300,000 of its new IPad computer in the first day it was on sale in the US. People are still arguing over what the new models can and can not do.
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Animal Mission Launches Spay and Neuter Campaign
The Animal Mission is launching it's latest spay and neuter campaign by including vouchers that pay for part of the procedure along with Columbia water bills this month.
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Project Pet Saves Animals From Death Row
Almost 90 percent of 23,000 dogs and cats that are brought to Richland and Lexington County animal shelters every year are euthanized. Project Pet is trying to find new homes for the animals now on death row.
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Good Deed Friday Helps Raise Money for Local Charities
The second annual "Good Deed Friday", the West Metro Chamber of Commerce's event to help out charities during a slow time of the year for donations, was held Friday.
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Saluda River Still Polluted Two Years After Sewage Leak
People may want to be cautious when going to the Saluda River. The river now is filled with bacteria after a sewage leak two years ago.
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Lexington School District One Faces Tough Budget Cuts
Lexington School District One may have to cut jobs and programs because the district is losing $16 million in state money from its budget.
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Two Brothers Plant Gardens of Hope
Two brothers Foundation is what they call it, and planting gardens full of hope is what they do. Zach and Jon Mahaffey help the hungry by planting gardens in the backyards of Columbia residents who tend the plants and donate the vegetables to charity.
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Problems Arising at Riverbanks Zoo
Columbia's largest tourist attraction is having a problem with crowds. Not the people who visit the zoo, but with people who use the zoo's parking lot when they head for the nearby Saluda River to party.
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Vista After Five Offers Fun For All While Giving Back
Jillian's Vsta After Five started out as a small group of friends getting together at Jillians Bar. Now it's grown in to a gathering of thousands of people gathering for sprintime evening fun. And this year it is also to help a good cause.
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South Carolina Jumping on Appliance Rebate Program
The South Carolina mail-in rebate money for buying energy efficient central air conditioning units, heat pumps, gas furnaces, and water heaters is already gone. Instant rebates on smaller appliances is still available.
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Homeless Woman Finds Help, and a Job at the Shelter
A Columbia woman who fell into despair and homelessness after losing her job and family now helps others in that situation. Includes Video Story
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USC Basketball Star Kelsey Bone Set to Transfer
The freshman star of the Gamecocks women's basketball team Kelsey Bond has announced she will transfer after just one season in a South Carolina uniform.
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Talk of Ronald McDonald's Retirement Shocks Some
Talk of Ronald McDonald's retirement has stirred talk around the nation. He has been the spokesperson for McDonald's since 1963, but some see him as pitching unhealthy food to kids.
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Youth Groups Fight Violence in Columbia Communities
Youth Violence Prevention week is an effort to get young people together to talk about ways of preventing problems in Midlands' communities.
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Old Jewelry Raises Money for Women's Shelter
Donations from USC Student, faculty, and staff are helping raise money for the Columbia Women's Shelter. Used jewelry turned into a popular sale items on Greene Street.
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More College Grads Choosing Graduate School
Many people are opting to get a graduate degree when they can't find a job in their field after graduating from college. Their numbers are rising due to the lack of jobs in a tight economy.
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Saluda Shoals Wetland Preserve Opens
The new Saluda Shoals Wetland Preserve opened Friday. The $1 million preserve gives the Midlands a place where people can explore nature around the Broad River.
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Columbia Radio Station's Unique Broadcast Gaining Listeners
Independent radio station WXRY 99.3 is gaining popularity in Columbia, broadcasting from a downtown apartment with a one-man staff.
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Harvest Hope Drive Brings in 100,000 Pounds of Food
Harvest Hope teamed up with other organizations to sponsor a huge food drive called Food From The Heart this past Saturday.
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Hot Bats and Cool Pitching Combine for Gamecock Win Over The Citadel
The Gamecocks record-tying five home runs game South Carolina a blow-out win over the Bulldogs from The Citadel Tuesday in Carolina Stadium.
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South Carolina Softball Team Falls to North Carolina
The Gamecock softball team slammed three home runs and put seven points on the board, but were still buried by the North Carolina Tarheels 17-7 Tuesday.
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Lexington County Cleaning Up After Tornados
Home and business owners in Lexington County are cleaning up the debris left by two tornados that ripped through parts of the county on Sunday.
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Tanning Shop Owners Upset Over New Tax
Some Columbia tanning salon owners are upset about the new national Healthcare Revision law's tax on tanning. They call it unfair and discriminatory.
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USC Grad Finds Success With Her Jewelry Business
USC Grad Haley Keisler decided not to look for a job after graduation. Instead, she created her own jewelry line which is now well known around Columbia.
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Competition and Technology Push Gamecock Quarterbacks
A USC freshman who just a few months ago was still playing high school football is now battling for the number 2 quarterback spot on the Gamecocks' roster. Includes Video Story
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Tornadoes Touch Down in the Midlands
Two tornados hit the Batesburg-Leesville area Sunday night, leaving fallen trees and damaged homes but no serious injuries in their wake.
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Sanford Signs Bill to Reform Employment Commission
South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford has signed a bill that will reform the state's jobless agency. The overhaul bill will allow the Governor to pick the agency's director and turn the commission into a cabinet-level department.
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Spurrier Happy With Gamecocks Scrimmage
South Carolina head football coach Spurrier was happy with some good things he saw on the field during Saturday's second scrimmage of the pre-season practice schedule.
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Mayoral Candidate Hosts Confederate Flag Rally
The Confederate Flag has been an issue for South Carolina since it was raised on the statehouse dome in 1962. Now a candidate for mayor in Columbia is trying to make it a campaign issue.
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Claflin University Opens New Science Center
Claflin University opens new science research center in hopes of drawing students and research dollars to the school and creating new opportunities for current students.
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USC Has Second Highest Student Retention Rate Among SEC Schools
USC has the second highest freshman retention rate among schools in the Southeastern Conference. The university says it pays a lot of attention to helping students cope with college.
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Some Athletes Turn to Nitric Oxide to Build Bodies Despite Dangers
Nitric Oxide is classed as a natural supplement that some athlete's are using since steroids are banned in athletic events. But the dangers may outweigh the benefits. Includes Video Story
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Camden Races To Get Ready For Carolina Cup
Its finally here! The annual Carolina Cup at Springdale Racecourse. Many people are looking forward to this all day event, including the jockeys who have been preparing for the race for months. Includes Video Story
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SC Sentencing Reform Law Aimed at Putting Fewer People in Prison
The South Carolina Senate is approving a new sentencing reform bill aimed at saving the state money by reducing the number of people going to jail for minor offences.
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Columbia's Bow Tie Expert Popular at Carolina Cup Time
No longer should your inability to tie a bow tie be the reason for not wearing one. Not when the world's best at tying a bow ties lives in Columbia. And he gives lessons.
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Thousands Attended the Carolina Cup For More Than Just A Race
The 80th running Carolina Cup Steeplechase brought thousands of people to Camden this weekend. For many of them the horse race was not about the horses, it was about having a good time.
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South Carolina Girls Running to Find Self Confidence
The group "Girls on the Run" is helping girls overcome low self-esteem and poor body image in South Carolina. Includes Video Story
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Midlands Couple Rescues Abused and Neglected Horses
An Midlands couple has been taking in abused and neglected horses for the past two years, helping nurse them back to health on their Orangeburg County farm and finding them new homes. Includes Video Story
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Columbia Hopes To Be Test Site for Ultra-fast Internet
The City of Columbia has launched a campaign to be the site of an experiment by Google called Google Fiber that will boost Internet speed in the city.
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Race, Politics, and Gamecock Football
Leah Moody is the only black member on the Board of Trustees at the University of South Carolina. With her term coming to an end, some Legislative Black Caucus members are urging star athletes not to come to the school if it does not have a black member.
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Pirates Invade the Midlands, Draw Crowds to State Museum
"Pirates, Privateers and Buccaneers" is the newest exhibit at the South Carolina State Museum that offers visitors hands-on pirate experience.
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South Carolina Midlands Prepares for Masters Crowd
Businesses in Columbia benefit from the Masters Golf Tournament even though it's played 70 miles from the city.
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Tips for Surviving Seasonal Allergies
Trees are in bloom in South Carolina's Midlands, that means people with allergies are starting to suffer. There is not a cure for seasonal allergies, but there are ways to treat it.
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USC Students, Faculty Talk To Legislators About Budget Cuts
University of South Carolina students, faculty and alumni gathered at the Statehouse Wednesday to talk to lawmakers about plans for further cuts in funding for higher education in the state.
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Pastides Hopes USC Tuition Increase Stays Small
The University of South Carolina is considering raising tuition again to make up for more cuts being made by the legislature to the state's higher education funding.
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USC Moving to Federal Lending for Student Loans
University students will no longer be getting government insured education loans from the South Carolina Student Loan non-profit. The federal health care bill says those loans will now come directly from Washington.
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Drag Show Helps to Promote Diversity at USC
Several USC organizations teamed up to put together "The Birdcage" drag show to help promote diversity as part of Carolinian Creed Week.
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New Healthcare Bill Gives Columbia Woman Hope
A South Carolina woman hopes the passing of the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act helps her and her son to be insured.
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Radical Church Group Protests in Columbia
A radical church group protested in front of the South Carolina Statehouse yesterday. Their message was met with opposition.
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USC Kicks Off Healthy Carolina Farmers Market
Spring is officially here, and USC is celebrating by going green. USC held their first Healthy Carolina Farmers Market of the seasonTuesday.
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USC Nursing Professor to Compete in Kentucky Ironman
USC Nursing professor Patrick Hickey has done more in the past decade than many people accomplish in a lifetime. The 55-year-old has climbed the seven highest mountains in the world and is now looking to challenge himself in a brand new way -- competing in an Ironman triathlon. Includes Video Story
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Health Care Legislation Signed Into Law
The health care legislation passed by the U.S. House Sunday night is now law. The president signed the bill Tuesday morning.
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Healthcare Bill Will Affect Millions of Americans
President Obama signed the new healthcare bill into law today. How will the new law affect millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions, or who were previously denied?
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Both Sides of Abortion Debate Sound Off on Health Care Bill
A compromise made to get the Democratic votes needed to pass the healthcare reform bill in the U.S. House is being criticized by both sides of the abortion issue.
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Raising Money to Help Families of Cancer Patients One Haircut at a Time
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology held its annual "Cuts for Cancer" over the weekend, raising thousands of dollars for a charity benefiting the families of children diagnosed with cancer.
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Basketball Tournament Raises Money for the Crimestoppers
Crimestoppers and A. C. Flora High School raised about $3,000 to help pay for tips that solve crimes and help the school's basketball team with a 3-on-3 basketball tournament over the weekend.
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Columbia Homeowner's Rezoning Request Rejected
The Columbia City Council has turned down an homeowner's request to re-zone his house on Greenlawn Drive to let him sell it to a business. Includes Video Story
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Thousands of South Carolinians Battle Alcohol and Drug Addictions
The South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services treat more than 50,000 people a year. They say alcoholism and drug abuse is a problem in South Carolina. Includes Video Story
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Gamecocks Baseball Sweeps Tennessee
South Carolina swept the Tennessee Vols over the weekend for its 10th consecutive win and a 3-0 record in conference play. Freshman pitcher Tyler Webb picked up his first win as a Gamecock Sunday in a 4-0 win.
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SC Statehouse Rally Opposes Cuts in HIV/AIDS Budget
The proposed 2010-2011 South Carolina state budget eliminates money to treat HIV and AIDS victims. Protesters gathered at the Statehouse Tuesday to show their support for keeping the funding.
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South Carolina House Passes Budget, Cuts $104 Million from Education
State representatives voted to cut $104 million from public education and voted to raise the state's cigarette tax Thursday morning as they passed the new state budget.
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Retirement Home Residents Stimulate Their Brains With Computers
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community Wellness Center has a new computer program that helps residents stimulate their brain to stay active and alert.
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Lattimore Wants To Prove He is a Starter
Marcus Lattimore says his goal for this summer is to prove he is a starter for next season, but USC's current starters aren't worried.
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Midlands Organization Helps Homeless Animals
A Columbia organization parties with the animals in hopes of reducing the number of homeless and abandoned animals in the Midlands.
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Softball Suffers Record 19th Loss
The South Carolina softball team was on the wrong end of the record book Sunday as the Gamecocks were clobbered by Alabama 21-1. The scoring was capped by Alabama's 14 runs in the second inning. Lauren Lackey had the lone Gamecock RBI.
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South Carolina Budget Includes Cigarette Tax
South Carolina's top accountant said Friday that he believes a proposed 30 cent tax increase on cigarettes would have a negative impact. Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom says raising the tax would hurt those already hit hard by the recession.
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Judge Orders District 2 Council Election Delay
A Columbia judge has ordered the city to delay the election to fill the vacant District 2 city council position. The city council last week scheduled the election for the same day as the already scheduled city elections of April 6. One challenger sued, saying the early date doesn't leave enough time to mount a proper campaign.
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Gamecock Diver Taryn Zack Places 7th at Nationals
Taryn Zack placed 7th on the 1-meter diving board competition in the national collegiate Women's Swimming and Diving Championships Thursday. She's competing in the 3-meter board event Thursday.
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Razorbacks Hold off the Gamecocks
The South Carolina Gamecock softball team dropped its seventh straight SEC conference game to the Arkansas Razorbacks Wednesday.
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Gamecocks Defeat Davidson Wildcats
The Gamecock pitchers combined for 15 strike-outs to win their seventh consecutive game over Davidson Wednesday. They open SEC conference play this weekend.
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Sanford Agrees to pay $74,000 in fines
South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford still says he did not break any state ethics rules, but the governor will pay $74,000 in fines to end the investigation.
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Irish Dancers Highlight St. Patrick's Day in Columbia
Girls from Rincenah'Eireann School of Irish Dancing celebrated St. Patrick's Day at Rockaway's Wednesday night to kick off the Irish celebration.
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Pawley's in Five Points Crowed After TV Show
Guy Fieri, television host of the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" recently featured Columbia's Pawleys Front Porch in Five Points on the show. The result was a line of customers out the door and a doubling of business.
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SC House Passes State Budget After All-Night Session
The South Carolina House argued all night and into the morning Thursday before approving a $5 billion budget for 2010-2011. It was approved by a 64-52 vote.
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Kershaw County Schools May Charge to Go to Class
Parents in Kershaw County may have to pay for their children to attend public schools next year as the school district struggles to eliminate a $4 million deficit.
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Appliance Rebates Could Save You Money
South Carolina residents can get a rebate if they trade in old appliances for new, energy efficient units starting March 31, thanks to $4 million in federal stimulus money.
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Caterpillar to Hire 500 Workers at Newberry Plant
Caterpillar will build a 450,000 square foot addition to its Newberry plant and hire additional 500 workers starting this year. The small town welcomes news of the new jobs.
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Would People Really Pay To Get News on the Internet?
People are turning to the Internet for their news source now more than ever but most people say they just aren't willing to pay for it.
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What is Good Hair In the Black Community
The debate about "good" hair is ongoing among African-American women. Hair may not seem important to everybody, but some black women Columbia say it's a big topic of contention. Includes Video Story
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Budget Cuts May Mean Fewer Troopers on South Carolina Roads
South Carolina legislators begin budget cut talks, and the Department of Public Safety may have to cut $21 million from their budget next year.
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Repair Crews Struggle to Fix Columbia's Potholes
The wet and cold weather that hit the Midlands was record setting in more way than one. Columbia now has more potholes than ever.
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Super Bowl Winning Coach Urges Inmates to Focus On the Future
Former Tampa and Indianapolis football coach Tony Dungy urged prison inmates in the Midlands to concentrate on the future Tuesday.
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Revamped Basic Training Starts at Fort Jackson
Fort Jackson is unveiling a new training plan for Army recruits, developed after getting feedback from veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan on what today's soldier needs to be prepared for.
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Unemployed South Carolinians Find Jobs With Just One Stop
The South Carolina One Stop Program is helping people find jobs in the tough economy. Things may be looking up, but job-hunters must be willing to learn new skills.
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43-Year-Old USC Student Trains for Miss USC Competition
The Mr. and Miss USC Competition has been a tradition for the USC's Bodybuilding and Fitness Club for thirty years. But one of the contestants this year has been around longer than her competition. Includes Video Story
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South Carolina House Debating Big Budget Cuts
The South Carolina House of Representatives began debate Monday on a budget proposal that would mean a huge cut for health care and public education.
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USC Student Victim of Spring Break Crime
The U.S. Department of State has issued a travel alert to U.S. citizens traveling to Mexico warning about violence and crime. But USC student Anastasia Zourzoukis says she her pocket picked in Key West over spring break.
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Lawsuit Challenges Columbia Dist. 2 Council Seat Election Date
A lawsuit has been filed challenging the April 6 election date to fill the Columbia City Council District 2 seat left vacant when long-time member E.W. Cromartie resigned.
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Riverbanks Zoo Welcomes New Arrival
Riverbanks Zoo welcomed a new member to the zoo family during South Carolina's snow storm in February. At only one month old he already stands 6 feet tall.
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Is There a Future for Gymnastics at USC?
Top level gymnasts in South Carolina who want to compete at the collegiate level have to go out of state for the chance. Include Video Story
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USC Teams Up with the United Way
The United Way teamed up with USC. Their goal is to raise $10 million.
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How the Chile Earthquake Compares to the Haiti Quake
The country of Chile has taken steps to prepare for natural disasters after being hit by the strongest earthquake ever recorded in 1960. That's why even though the earthquake that hit Chile was much stronger than the one that devastated Haiti there was less damage and loss of life.
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Snow In South Carolina Heats Up Global Warming Debate
The United States is seeing one of the coldest winters in history, causing the global warming debate to heat up.
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US Postal Service Wants to Stop Saturday Delivery
The US Postal Service estimates it will lose $238 billion in the next 10 years. A plan to save billions of dollars would cut Saturday mail delivery.
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Pit bull Adoptions Down in Columbia
Families are more reluctant to adopt Pitbulls because of their thoughts on the dog's aggressiveness.
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Columbia Radiothon Helps St. Jude Children's Hospital
A Columbia radio station radiothon helped raise money over $30,000 for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital over the weekend.
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Budget Cuts Hurt Carolina Children's Home
The Carolina Children's Home has been faced with over $1 million dollars in budget cuts this past year. These cuts in state funding are impacting the lives of needy children who call this place home. Includes Video Story
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Does BanningCell Phone Use While Driving Really Reduce Accidents?
A new study finds banning cell phone use while driving doesn't reduce accidents. South Carolina is considering such a ban, and one legislator says the study's results won't change his mind. Includes Video Story
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Columbia Entrepreneur Marketing Alternative to Coal
A Columbia entrepreneur is hoping a new process that converts wood and plants into a coal substitute will catch on with power companies. Eventually, he hopes to replace fossil fuels altogether with a renewable energy source that works just as well.
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Hells Angels' Fundraiser Worrys Lexington Police
The Hells Angel motorcycle club will host their "Sin City Six Defense Fund" fundraiser this Saturday beginning in Lexington and some people are worried about the gathering.
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Cayce Police Searching for Hit and Run Suspect
Police continue to search for a hit and run driver who hit a motorcyclist at Knox Abbott Drive ant 9th Street. The motorcycle driver, a USC adjunct professor, died after the accident.
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Cinderella Project Helps Girls Find Prom Dresses
Cinderella Project Helps Girls Find Prom Dresses
A Midlands project wants to make the high school prom a special day. They're collecting an giving out prom dresses to those who can't afford a new one.
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Food Additive Recalled
The FDA has ordered the recall more than 50 food products after traces of salmonella were found in a widely-used protein used to add flavor to some dips, snacks and soups. Click Here for Recall List
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Downtown Columbia Churches Ask City to Hire Security
Some downtown Columbia churches want the city to hire security guards to protect their property.
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Columbia Eagerly Awaits New Downtown Addition
Columbia leaders are touting construction of a new Mast General Store downtown. But not everyone is excited about the project after six years of Main Street construction that kept their customers away. Includes Video Story
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South Carolina Golf Courses Hurt By Cold Weather
South Carolina has seen it's fair share of cold weather and the weather has caused golf courses to struggle to stay open.
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USC Baseball Team Buries Presbyterian, 15-0
The Gamecock baseball team shut out Presbyterian 15-0 Wednesday to up their season record to 5-2.
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USC Swine Flu Cases Down this Semester
Swine flu cases are down so far this semester on the USC campus, hit hard by an outbreak of the flue last fall. That, however, could change.
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SC Legislature Focuses On Budget Cuts
State School Superintendent Jim Rex says there were no good money-saving options left and more cuts in the state education budget will cost the jobs of hundreds more teachers.
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Richland Two Principal Gets National Recognition
The head of the Richland County Two School District's Condor Arts Elementary Dr. Shirley Watson is being named the national Magnet Schools of America "Principal of the Year."
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Crash Diets Bad Way To Try To Get Perfect Spring Break Body
Spring break is just around the corner and some students are working on fitting into their swimsuits the healthy way. They are avoiding crash diets that can cause health problems. Includes Video Story
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USC Graduate Designs One of a Kind Top Dollar Dresses
One USC graduate is busy designing around 150 custom-made dresses at her Columbia business "La Roque" as women get ready for the Carolina Cup.
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Columbia Flights Delayed Due to Snow in Southeast
Passengers flying to and from Columbia had to find different ways home on Tuesday after a snowstorm shut down many destination airports.
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USC To Face More Budget Cuts
The University of South Carolina is trying to find more ways of cutting costs after $103 million in state budget cuts in the past two years.
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USC Fashion Show Features Clothes Made Out of Condoms
The third Project Condom fashion show drew lots of entries at the University of South Carolina Tuesday as designers exhibited their outfits made from condoms.
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Convention Calls For Change In African American Community
African American leaders from around the country have been meeting in the Columbia Coliseum since Monday. They are trying to promote change in the black community.
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Spring Breakers Not Shopping Like They Did Last Year
Spring break is almost here, but Five Points stores report they aren't seeing as many people buying "must-have" spring items. The stores are having specials to try to bring in the vacation shoppers.
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South Carolina Drops Baseball Series To East Carolina
The Gamecocks were looking for revenge but dropped two of three games in a weekend series against Eastern Carolina.
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Salvation Army Faces Controversy with New Location
Salvation Army's plans to move its operations to a new home on Farrow Road is being criticized by one Columbia city councilman.
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New Study Show Most Campus Sexual Assaults Are Never Reported
A new study says most sexual assaults on college campuses are never reported to police. One USC student is coming forward to tell her story to encourage victims to seek help. Includes Video Story
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Craigslist Posting Ends Up in Robbery of USC Student
A USC student thought the popular Craigslist web site was a good way to sell things. His posting, however, led to robbery. Includes Video Story
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South Carolina Bill Would Allow Beer Sampling at Stores
South Carolina bill could allow brewers and stores to sample beer to customers. Some people think state's tourist business will be helped by the move.
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Search for alternative fuels going green, literally
That algae you've probably seen growing on river rocks, in abandoned swimming pools or at the edge of a pond might soon become fuel for your car.
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"Lost" no more: ABC's hit show is wrapping up.
After six seasons, the hit show "Lost" airs its final episode on May 23. Here are some things to know about the award-winning drama.
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This past winter was ideal for peaches, South Carolina farmers say.
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