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Wednesday, May 01, 2013  An effort to expand South Carolina's full-day 4-year-old kindergarten program to more poor children is advancing in the Senate.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Authorities say the mother of a 2-year-old boy has been charged with neglect in his death because she locked him in a bedroom and didn't check on him even after hearing a loud noise from the room.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Authorities say a 2-year-old boy has died after a chest of drawers fell on him as he played in his Landrum home.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  104-year-old Michigan woman stays forever young(er) on Facebook, as site can't handle 3-digit age

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Richland County deputies have arrested a teen they say has been involved in at least ten car thefts and break-ins.

Friday, January 11, 2013  A Cayce family man and popular social media developer has died.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  A 25-year-old year Greenville mother has been charged with beating someone else's child during a sleepover party at her home.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Charges have been upgraded against the son of a 104-year-old Spartanburg woman authorities said died from neglect.

Friday, December 14, 2012  Authorities are investigating the death of a 104-year-old woman they say had been neglected by her son.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  A Spartanburg man has been accused of neglecting his 104-year-old mother.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Authorities say a Cassatt man is in custody after fathering a child with a 14-year-old girl.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  24-year-old Maryland pro wins World Series Of Poker title and $8.53 million.

Monday, September 17, 2012  A Greer man has drowned while trying to save his granddaughter, who was later rescued by her mother.

Saturday, July 07, 2012  Deputies are on the lookout for a suspect who fled the scene after an overnight stabbing.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  A man is dead after shooting himself with a police officer's handgun Wednesday night, according to the Sumter Police Department.