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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, April 03, 2013  The suspect in a Columbia kidnapping has been found dead in Calhoun County.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  A suspect has been named in an abuduction investigation that began after a woman was taken against her will Tuesday evening.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Authorities say a South Carolina man killed his new wife, then fled to Pennsylvania and called police to confess.

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, December 04, 2012  A woman has been arrested and charged with making a threat against South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Authorities say a woman shopping at a convenience store in Sumter spotted the woman who tried to kidnap her daughter two days before.

Friday, September 28, 2012  A Myrtle Beach woman has been accused of infant neglect at a church preschool center.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  A man accused of  performing a sex act on himself near the University of South Carolina campus has been arrested according to Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott.

Friday, May 18, 2012  Authorities say an Aiken man who shot and killed his ex-wife was then shot to death when he fired on police officers responding to her 911 call.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  A man accused of assaulting a juvenile is wanted by the West Columbia Police Department.