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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.

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.

Monday, April 22, 2013  City of Columbia officials plan to hold a news conference Monday afternoon to announce an update regarding Chief Randy Scott.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Tuesday marks two weeks since Police Chief Randy Scott abruptly left his office on an indefinite leave of absence.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Clemson University President Jim Barker has returned to work after recuperating from heart bypass surgery.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Police Chief Randy Scott abruptly left his position Tuesday on an indefinite leave of absence. While he is gone, former Deputy Chief Ruben Santiago is the acting chief of police -- for the second time this year.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Columbia Chief of Police Randy Scott has requested a personal leave of absence for an indefintite period of time.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  A couple of local leaders agree there should be more officers on school campuses, but they disagree on how to make that happen.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Clemson University President Jim Barker is recovering from emergency heart surgery that was more extensive than projected.

Saturday, December 29, 2012  Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott will be retiring January 1, 2013

Wednesday, June 24, 2009  South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is resurfacing after a mystery five-day absence and plans to speak to reporters for the first time.

Monday, June 22, 2009  Spokesman: Attention to SC Gov. Mark Sanford's secretive vacation will bring him home early