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Friday, April 19, 2013  Six people have been arrested and two young children are in protective custody after a meth lab bust, according to the Newberry County Sheriff's Office.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Lexington County officers seized 73 marijuana plants from a home near West Columbia Wednesday afternoon.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Kentucky senator uses rare filibuster to block vote on President Obama's nominee to lead CIA

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Three people were arrested Tuesday evening after Lexington County deputies seized a meth lab being operated out of a home near West Columbia.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  The original Emancipation Proclamation is going on display in Nashville as the Civil War-era document that changed the lives of countless African-Americans makes its only stop in the Southeast on a 150th anniversary tour.

Friday, February 08, 2013  A major check forgery bust involving several businesses in Richalnd Counted has resulted in twelve arrests.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham says Chuck Hagel "seems clueless" on U.S. policy toward Iran and he's urging the Obama administration to reconsider its defense secretary nominee.

Friday, February 01, 2013  A Fort Hood soldier has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, saying he shot his friend accidentally while trying to scare away his hiccups.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  A man charged in connection with dog fighting in Richland County more than a year ago will spend one year in jail, according to Sheriff Leon Lott.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  A meth lab being operated out of an unoccupied home near West Columbia was busted by Lexington county law enforcement officers Tuesday afternoon. Two men were arrested.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  A husband and wife are in jail after Lexington County deputies seized a mobile methamphetamine laboratory early Tuesday morning.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Robust hiring in manufacturing and construction fueled the December job gains.

Friday, December 14, 2012  Eleven Clemson University students are among 19 people arrested in a drug sweep.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Authorities in Lansing were bracing for an onslaught of demonstrators Tuesday at the Michigan Capitol as the Legislature reconvenes for what could be final votes on bills.

Friday, December 07, 2012  By sundown Thursday, bills had been introduced and passed without committee votes or public hearings.