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Yesterday at 11:50 AM  A convicted felon who shot and killed two men he said were trying to rob his Spartanburg apartment has been sentenced to prison.

Monday, May 20, 2013  A South Carolina sheriff's deputy has died after working three nights of security at the scene of a fire that destroyed 26 condominiums near Myrtle Beach in March.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Berkeley County officials have discovered a man who was electrocuted at an electric substation in Cainhoy.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  This week, the top prosecutor is hailing the Internet Crimes Against Children taskforce, a group set up by his predecessor to hunt down and prosecute people accused of soliciting sex from children online.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  A former South Carolina police officer has been arrested on charges he destroyed evidence related to a decades-old murder case.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  South Carolina's unemployment agency wants to charge anyone who fraudulently receives unemployment benefits a 25 percent penalty, in addition to paying the money back.

Friday, January 25, 2013  A Charleston wedding planner has been accused of using a couple's credit cards to pay $28,000 to vendors to whom he owed money.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  In a world with global positioning satellites and technology that can literally find a needle in a haystack, the decade long hunt for Osama Bin Laden finally came to an end thanks to gut instincts and pure tenacity.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Whether you are bringing your pet along to trick-or-treate or including your dog or cat in a spooky celebration, here are a few tips to keep your four-legged friend safe and happy this Halloween.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  A fire at an electrical substation has knocked out power and telephone service at Fort Jackson.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  A Molotov cocktail was used to set a vehicle on fire  at the home of a teen witness in a criminal trial last Thursday, according to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department. Three people have been arrested.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  A Gaffney teen is charged with homicide by child abuse in the death of her infant son.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  A Lee County man has died after he was electrocuted while working in a field on his family's farm.

Friday, April 20, 2012  The 6th Annual Indie Grits Festival is a 10-day, deep-fat, southern fried, mega-event celebrating the best in independent film, art, music, craft, food, performance and technology.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  A Pelion teen has been arrested in connection with the death of a 2-year-old child.