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Monday, January 28, 2013  A colonel with the Department of Natural Resources is back at work after a domestic violence charged against him was dropped.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  The first female commandant of the Army's elite drill sergeant school has bid a tearful farewell to supporters, students and fellow drill sergeants as she stepped down from her historic position.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  The Army is replacing the first female commander of its prestigious drill sergeant school just days after it lifted her unexplained suspension.

Friday, May 04, 2012  Command Sgt. Maj. Teresa King took legal action against the service, claiming she was improperly suspended in November because of sexism and racism.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  After announcing last week the University of South Carolina was banning all fraternity rush events because some groups had alcohol violations, officials now say the school has reinstated bid day for those without citations.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011  Williams was indefinitely suspended for violating team rules according to Gamecock officials.  Cayce Police say the 21-year-old served alcohol to two underage males at a post-game party at his home on the weekend.  Police say he admitted to the offense.

Thursday, July 01, 2010  The school's board of trustees voted 8-5 to reinstate Dr. George E. Cooper Thursday.