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Monday, May 13, 2013  Columbia mayor Steve Benjamin announced Monday that he is running for a second term.

Monday, April 01, 2013  State police say the number of murders in South Carolina went up more than 20 percent in 2011.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  The saying "With age comes wisdom" may not always be true according to a new study.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Car break-ins are on the increase in Lexington County and deputies are asking people to do something very simple to help prevent the crime. Lock your doors.

Monday, February 01, 2010  Analysis: Chavez's brand of socialism hobbled in Venezuela; protesters say 'you struck out'

Monday, January 11, 2010  South Carolina's top law enforcement officer says he is tired of the state having one of the highest violent crime rates in the nation.