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Yesterday at 6:20 PM  The state inspector general says prescription painkiller abuse is rampant in South Carolina, but there's no statewide effort to combat it.

Friday, May 03, 2013  A group of South Carolina combat veterans is holding a special remembrance ceremony to honor those missing in action and those who gave their lives for their country.

Monday, April 22, 2013  A South Carolina native has died in the line of duty supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Three men have been arrested  in connection with a series of copper thefts in Richland County and more arrests could be coming.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Budget cuts ground 3rd of Air Force warplanes; those headed to Afghanistan to be mission ready

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  In latest bellicose statement, North Korea puts artillery forces at highest combat posture

Friday, March 22, 2013  A somber memorial ceremony was held today in remembrance of a civilian contractor who was killed March 8 during an insider attack that took place on Forward Operating Base Tagab in the Kapisa province.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Sheriff's deputies say a 39-year-old Greenville County woman has died while being taken for a mental evaluation.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Shaw Air Force Base opened its first "combatives facility" this week where the Army and Air Force are training together to learn how to defend themselves on the ground by hand.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A bill meant to extend South Carolina's public recognition of fallen military service members is going to the Senate floor.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  An early morning obstacle course, a Sergeants Major board, combatives, weapons qualification, a physical fitness test and knowledge of basic soldier skills were just the beginning of what soldiers went through when competing to win the 2013 South Carolina National Guard Best Warrior Competition.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  TV special follows US military dog teams through glory, trauma of combat from front lines

Friday, February 01, 2013  South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says his office is getting ready to crack down on human trafficking.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Dorothy Davis and Jaguar Palmer are seniors at Lower Richland High School; both are looking for careers in the military.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is expected to announce Thursday that more than 230,000 battlefront posts are now open to women.