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Friday, June 14, 2013  South Carolina lawmakers have confirmed the appointments of two members to the state's Board of Paroles and Pardons.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Columbia police have arrested a man accused of kidnapping and robbing seven people at gunpoint and stealing electronics, jewelry, and grills from some of the victims' mouths.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  The state's teen birth rates have declined for a fourth consecutive year.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Three men face are facing murder charges and a fourth is being sought after a Clemson University student was shot and killed.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Sumter County deputies say an 81-year-old man is accused of shooting and killing a man who was repossessing his vehicle Tuesday afternoon.

Friday, October 19, 2012  According to Richland County Coroner Gary Watts, Alton A. Austin, 58, of Main Street, Columbia, was hit while he was crossing the Southbound lane of Assembly St. near Blanding St.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Veteran police officer serving warrant among 3 killed in shootout near Texas A&M University

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  The Highway Patrol is investigating the death of a pedestrian in Lower Richland County.

Thursday, May 03, 2012  Audition season is in full swing in the Midlands. Several productions are looking for talented singers, actors, artists, and production crews.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Law enforcement is cracking down to clean up the Palmetto state.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Two men from Georgia and South Carolina died after a rally to honor Vietnam veterans at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Friday, November 25, 2011  A former assisted living home employee in Rock Hill accused of killing one of the residents now faces another forgery charge.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  The leaders of South Carolina's Democratic and Republican parties will address hundreds of real estate agents during their annual conference.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  Thirty-seven-year-old Perry Alton Sullivan of Bowersville, Ga., is charged with overpowering a deputy and stealing a sheriff's cruiser and his gun Aug. 18. Sullivan was being taken to Georgia to face a burglary charge at the time.

Wednesday, June 01, 2011  The South Carolina Association of REALTORS says home values across the state are better than the national average.