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Friday, April 05, 2013  A state Representative announced Friday he has been cleared of all alcohol related charges from a traffic stop last October.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Rep. Bakari Sellers said he's committed to shopping for healthy foods in his district, but he added that poverty and obesity is not caused just by unhealthy foods, but rather expenses and access to healthy alternatives.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  A Midlands legislator acknowledges he faces a drunken driving charge from a stop along Interstate 77 last October.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  The latest round in the gun control debates is being fueled by New York Representative Charles Rangel.

Sunday, January 20, 2013  One person is dead after a single vehicle accident.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Bamberg County administrator Joey Preston is being sued by American Express for more than $255,000.

Monday, October 15, 2012  State Representative Bakari Sellers and Senator Brad Hutto are set to travel to Bamberg County Monday to give schools a financial boost.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 

Friday, April 13, 2012  BAMBERG, S.C. (AP) -- A Bamberg woman has died after a fire destroyed her home.

Saturday, February 18, 2012  Animal experts say that pit bulls are one of the most misunderstood breeds of animal, often being used as attack and fighting dogs.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  Columbia police say they have arrested a fourth suspect in a string of pit bull thefts from the Columbia Animal Shelter. A 13-year-old boy turned himself in to at police headquarters Thursday.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  Police say they have arrested a third person in a string of burglaries at the Columbia Animal Shelter.  Authorities say Dezmon Jones, 25, turned himself in at Columbia Police headquarters Tuesday afternoon. He faces multiple charges including second-degree burglary.

Friday, October 07, 2011  Bamberg County Hospital has decided to end inpatient care and concentrate on its emergency room and outpatient services.

Thursday, July 21, 2011  Officials announced Thursday Masonite International plans to invest $14 million in an expansion at its Denmark plant.  The company expects 159 new jobs to accompany the expansion that should be complete by early 2013.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011  Haley's office says she will make an economic development announcement Thursday afternoon in rural Bamberg County, which has a population of fewer than 16,000 people. The Republican governor grew up in Bamberg.