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Friday, March 08, 2013  A Lexington County K-9 deputy was used to track a man accused of breaking into a home near Gaston Thursday.

Monday, February 04, 2013  The death of South Congaree Police Department K-9 Officer Enzo is a reminder that cancer can even affect our four legged friends.

Friday, February 01, 2013  The loss of a South Congaree Police Department K-9 Officer is affecting not only the small department, but the community as well.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Chester County Sheriff Alex Underwood says someone has poisoned his German shepherd.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Authorities encourage having a plan to be ready in case of an emergency.

Sunday, July 29, 2012  Members of the community laced up their shoes Saturday evening for the Richland County Sheriff's Department K-9 Unit.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  The Richland County Sheriff's Department will hold the second Guardian's of the Night run on July 28 at the Village at Sandhill.

Friday, April 06, 2012  A Richland County man was carjacked at gunpoint Thursday night as he was pulling into his driveway.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  The healing process for Master Deputy Warren Cavanaugh continues.  The Richland County K-9 handler was presented with a new dog, just weeks after his last one; Fargo was killed in the line of duty.

Friday, January 06, 2012  Warren Cavanaugh is still recovering from the loss of his K-9 Fargo three weeks ago.

Thursday, December 22, 2011  The Richland County Sheriff's Department is holding a memorial service for a police dog killed in the line of duty. The service for Fargo is scheduled for Thursday at the Sheriff Department's Headquarters in Columbia.

Monday, December 19, 2011  The Richland County Sheriff's Department has planned a memorial service for a K-9 deputy killed in the line of duty last Friday.

Sunday, December 18, 2011  Bond has been denied for a man accused of shooting and killing a Richland County K-9 deputy.

Friday, December 16, 2011  Richland County Deputies say they have arrested the suspect in an early morning shooting and manhunt near Monticello Road. A Richland County K-9 deputy was shot and killed during that search.

Friday, December 16, 2011  Richland County Investigators are looking for a man they say opened fire at deputies Friday morning at a store on Monticello Road killing a K-9.