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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  A former Charleston County sheriff's deputy has reached an agreement to avoid a conviction on a charge of using excessive force during a traffic stop last year.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  The Town of South Congaree is looking to rebuild after five town leaders resigned in a matter of weeks.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Another South Congaree town official has resigned in the wake of State and Federal investigations.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  In the wake of state and federal investigations, three town leaders resigned Thursday night.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  A town administrator resigns after returning from leave.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Sourth Congaree Police Chief Jason Amadio has resigned, citing family and personal reasons.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Former Police Chief Randy Scott has been off the job for one month, but on May 13, he will be back to work in law enforcement as a sheriff's deputy for Richland County.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley has named a New York City labor lawyer who worked previously for President George W. Bush as the new leader of South Carolina's unemployment agency.

Monday, April 22, 2013  The City of Columbia announced the acceptance of the resignation of Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott at a news conference Monday afternoon.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  South Carolina State University has hired the former director of the state's employment agency to help recruit veterans to enroll at the Orangeburg school.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Story updated: Argentine archbishop has been selected as new pope, the first pope from the Americas.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Cardinals locked into Sistine Chapel to pick pope amid upheaval, divisions in Catholic church

Monday, March 11, 2013  Who's up, who's down: Cardinals hold final talks amid debate over manager or pastoral pope

Thursday, March 07, 2013  South Carolina's newest lawmaker in Washington is opening up new offices in his home state.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Cardinals begin pre-conclave meetings amid scandal, resignation and problems of church