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Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A man who drove away and then later ran from officers at a Williamsburg County checkpoint has died after being shocked four times with a stun gun.

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.

Sunday, March 31, 2013  The Department of Health and Environmental Control says the forecasts for how ozone levels will affect air pollution will begin Sunday.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  A state trooper from Florence is the South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year for saving a life when he thought he was just going to be writing a ticket for running a red light.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Sheriff's deputies say a 39-year-old Greenville County woman has died while being taken for a mental evaluation.

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.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Relatives say a Seneca man accused of killing his 7-month-old niece asked if he could watch over the girl the night before she died.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  The South Carolina House has unanimously approved a bill ensuring that a fetus which survives an abortion attempt is not treated as medical waste.

Friday, March 09, 2012  Columbia firefighters are battling a very large mulch fire on West Shady Grove Road, near the Ballentine area.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  Officials at the Medical University of South Carolina say a 17-year-old mother was arrested after she stuffed cotton down her infant daughter's mouth, then called for help.