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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Lawmakers outraged over another military sex case involving someone assigned to prevent sexual assault.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Newberry County deputies are looking for a suspect accused of attempted sexual battery.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Horry County sheriff's officials say they expect the mayor of Atlantic Beach to turn herself in on an assault warrant.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Police reports and court documents paint a picture of a young man who appears to have made a fatally flawed decision in the heat of the moment.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  A Greer man has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for killing a woman during a violent sexual assault.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  A 22-year-old Chapin man is accused of physically abusing a 4-month-old child, according to Lexington County Sheriff James Metts.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  A maintenance worker at a Greenville County church is charged with 27 sex crimes dating back nearly 40 years.

Monday, April 29, 2013  A Lexington man is dead after a high speed chase early Monday.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  South Carolina agents say two Marion police officers have been arrested for using excessive force on a suspect.

Friday, April 19, 2013  A Gaston man accused of assaulting his wife with a box cutter is wanted by the  Lexington County Sheriff's Department.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Richland Co. Deputies are searching for three unknown suspects that attacked a man; taking three items from him.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  A third-grade teacher from Rock Hill charged with assaulting a 9-year-old student by grabbing her arm and leaving a bruise is asking to enter a pretrial intervention program.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The Richland County Sheriff's Dept. held an awards ceremony Wednesday. Sheriff Leon Lott recognized the roles his deputies have played in preserving public safety.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  The mother of a middle school student who was being suspended has been arrested after deputies say she walked into the school and slapped the wrong child.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Sheriff's deputies investigate neighbor's claim of battery, threats by Justin Bieber