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Thursday, June 06, 2013  According to Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, at about 11:30 Saturday night Michael Vann shot and killed Cedric L. Blackwell, 23, shooting him multiple times in the upper body. Lott said the two had an ongoing feud, and had been fighting earlier in the day.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Lexington County deputies say a man is accused of killing his family's black lab puppy that was found with its mouth taped shut in an outdoor closet without food or water.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  The jury unanimously found Brett Parker guilty in the murder of his wife, Tammy Jo, and business partner, Bryan Capnerhurst.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Lawyers are getting ready to give closing arguments in the murder trial of a man charged with killing his wife and partner in an illegal gambling ring.

Friday, May 24, 2013  In the Brett Parker murder trial, Parker himself took the stand Friday, at times taking a strong tone with prosecutors.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Brett Parker's double murder trial was off to a late start Tuesday, but once it began, a steady flow of witnesses continued through the afternoon break.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Friday, the Chief Medical Examiner for Richland County continued his testimony about the autopsies he performed on Tammy Jo Parker and Bryan Capnerhurst, who were shot to death in April 2012.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The man accused of shooting his wife and family friend broke down after the jury left the courtroom for an afternoon break Thursday.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  After Tuesday's information overload in the courtroom, which included almost a dozen witness testimonies, viewing home security system video and a replay of the chaotic 911 call, the Brett Parker murder trial has proved to be slowing once again.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  A Midlands man accused of shooting and killing his wife and business partner appeared in court Monday.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  The 2nd ever Championship Barbecue Challenge Car and Bike Show was held at the Carolina Ale House in Irmo.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  A controversial new medical procedure performed by a Columbia doctor is helping a Raleigh woman get back to a normal life.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  It's time for some spring cleaning in the Town of Irmo.

Monday, April 08, 2013  It's getting warmer, which means fun days in the sun are ahead.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The trial for the man accused of killing two people at a home in an upscale Irmo neighborhood last April has be set for the week of May 6.