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Monday, January 30, 2012  A judge has denied bond for the man charged with shooting an Aiken police officer to death. Funeral arrangements have been scheduled for Master Cpl. Sandra "Sandy" Rogers for Wednesday at the University of South Carolina Aiken Convocation Center. Burial is taking place at Historic Bethany Cemetery in downtown Aiken.

Monday, January 30, 2012  The 26-year-old Joshua Tremaine Jones is charged with killing a South Carolina officer and is expected to appear before a magistrate judge on Monday in Aiken according to Magistrate Judge Tracey Carroll. Funeral arrangements have been scheduled for Master Cpl. Sandra "Sandy" Rogers for Wednesday at the University of South Carolina Aiken Convocation Center. Burial is taking place at Historic Bethany Cemetery in downtown Aiken.

Thursday, September 29, 2011  Richland County officials say a family has been lined up to adopt the newborn that was found abandoned by his mother earlier this week on Long Creek Drive.  At a press conference Thursday, deputies say arrangements are in place and a home has been found.

Friday, September 24, 2010  The Orangeburg County Sheriff's family announced the times and dates of the viewing schedule and funeral.

Sunday, April 05, 2009  Authorities near Tacoma, Wash., are still trying to find a motive behind the murders of five children, apparently by their father.