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Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A Cowpens man accused of killing his father earlier this year has been released after an autopsy determined the victim died of heart-related problems and drug intoxication.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Two law enforcement officers in Spartanburg County have reported that someone broke into their vehicles, taking a gun, badge and other equipment.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  A former chaplain for the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Department has been arrested on a sex charge involving a 15-year-old girl.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  A sex charge against a former Boiling Springs High School teacher has been dropped.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Spartanburg County deputies say a 25-year-old man beat his father to death in a pickup truck in Boiling Springs.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  Lexington County officers seized a meth lab that was being operated at a shed near Lexington Tuesday. Two people were arrested.

Friday, April 20, 2012  A Boiling Springs man has pleaded guilty to a series of indecent exposure incidents near the University of South Carolina Upstate.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011 

Monday, December 19, 2011  Spartanburg County sheriff's deputies say an officer has been dragged by a man in a car. The suspect is charged with aggravated assault and battery and resisting arrest with a deadly weapon.

Friday, July 29, 2011  A Boiling Springs woman who pleaded guilty to stealing a donation jar with $20 for a cancer patient was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday after lying to a judge about being on drugs. It will cost state taxpayers more than $160,000 to jail the woman for her $20 crime. What do you think about the judge's decision?

Wednesday, June 15, 2011  A Spartanburg County teacher charged last year with corrupting students at parties with alcohol, drugs and sex has been arrested for violating conditions of her release.

Thursday, June 02, 2011  Boiling Springs High School teacher Abby McElhenny is out of jail on $10,000 bond after she was arrested Wednesday and charged with having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student, according to the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office.

Friday, May 27, 2011  Twin seniors at Boiling Springs High School are among 72 South Carolina high school graduates who will be honored for 12 years of perfect attendance.

Thursday, April 14, 2011  One employee has been killed and a second has been wounded during a robbery at a Florence pawn shop.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010  Two Spartanburg County teachers who worked with pre-school children have been arrested and accused of corrupting some teens at parties that included alcohol, drugs and sex.