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Monday, April 29, 2013  A weak tornado was confirmed to have touched down in eastern Fairfield County Sunday evening.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  Deputies with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office arrested a man who is accused of beating a Sumter woman to death Tuesday.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  The State Ethics Commission has opened a public inquiry into Gov. Nikki Haley's campaign finances after a state Democratic Party staffer filed a complaint last summer.

Thursday, October 20, 2011  Gadhafi, Libya's leader for 42 years until ousted by his people, killed as hometown falls

Thursday, October 20, 2011  Updated with video: Reports that Gadhafi is dead remain unconfirmed.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  A three-decade South Carolina police veteran has been confirmed as chief of the State Law Enforcement Division.  The Senate confirmed 53-year-old Mark Keel for the state's top law enforcement job with a 33-0 vote Tuesday.

Thursday, August 05, 2010  The Senate has confirmed Elena Kagan as the 112th justice and fourth woman to serve on the Supreme Court. The vote was 63-37 for President Barack Obama's nominee to succeed retired Justice John Paul Stevens.

Thursday, January 28, 2010  The Senate has confirmed Ben Bernanke for a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve.

Tuesday, September 01, 2009  The young victim was from Batesburg-Leesville.

Sunday, May 24, 2009  North Korea says it conducts powerful nuclear test, reportedly test-fires short-range missiles

Sunday, May 03, 2009  Federal officials say there are 15 confirmed cases of swine flu in South Carolina.

Thursday, February 12, 2009  Government veteran Leon Panetta confirmed by Senate to head CIA