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Thursday, February 14, 2013  Police said Paula McDonald, 60, drove her car into a liquor store on Valentine's Day.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Updated with a link to the bakery's Facebook page: Chez Monet prepares desserts for Valentine's Day.

Monday, February 14, 2011  Wedding industry in Las Vegas takes a fall; chapels hope to entice couples on Valentine's Day.

Monday, February 14, 2011  According to the National Retail Federation, the average American will spend nearly $69 on their significant other this year.

Monday, February 14, 2011  Candy Factory Manager Amy Atkinson says many young lovers use her chocolate covered strawberries to help pop the question on Valentine’s Day.

Friday, February 12, 2010  Columbia’s Smithton Middle School Music Teacher Melissa Straw loved her surprise visit in her classroom.

Thursday, February 11, 2010  Sweethearts with a sweet tooth find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift at Columbia’s Candy Factory.