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Saturday, April 20, 2013  Neighbors applaud, cheer after authorities capture Boston Marathon bombing 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.

Friday, April 05, 2013  A Darlington County jail officer has been arrested after state police say he had sexual relations with a female inmate.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Dozens of states have slashed spending on mental health care over the last four years, either because of the recession's toll on revenue or a new zeal to shrink government.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Months after robbing a McDonald's, the suspected robber returns to eat, but the staff recognize him.

Saturday, December 08, 2012  An empty lot was left Saturday on Santee Ave. after an early morning fire burned the home to the ground.

Monday, November 26, 2012  Authorities say two Darlington men have died after a large home was destroyed by fire.

Friday, October 19, 2012  The armed robbery occurred shortly after 9:00 p.m. at the Church’s Chicken located at 4720 Devine Street on October 9, 2012. Police say, the unidentified suspect allegedly entered the store, pointed a handgun at several workers and demanded money.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  A Hartsville man has died in an accident at a paper plant.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Two sea turtles are returning to the Atlantic Ocean after months of rehabilitation at the sea turtle hospital at the South Carolina Aquarium.

Monday, August 13, 2012  Story updated with new video: Police report that the gunman was among the dead.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  A house that caught fire early last year was demolished Thursday afternoon.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Firefighters say a woman has died after her Aiken home caught fire and rescuers couldn't save her because there were so many of her belongings inside.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  A 75-year-old man, who recently mentioned to family members that he was considering leaving the Saluda area, has been reported as missing, according to the Saluda County Sheriff's Office.

Friday, May 18, 2012  One man has been arrested and at least two suspects are on the run after attempting to rob a bar in Eastover early Friday morning, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.