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Thursday, May 16, 2013  State Rep. Ted Vick told an officer arresting him for driving under the influence that he was not intoxicated and couldn't believe he was being put in handcuffs in the Statehouse garage.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  For the second time in a year, a Pee Dee area state lawmaker finds himself behind bars.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  The commander of a special South Carolina law enforcement unit that investigates criminal cases against illegal immigrants says the force has been successful in its first year.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  The South Carolina Department of Public Safety and State Highway Patrol held their 25th annual Memorial Service for highway fatality victims Saturday.

Monday, March 18, 2013  South Carolina Department of Public Safety has partnered with local Subway Restaurants to launch a safety initiative aimed at curbing texting and driving among teens.

Monday, March 04, 2013  The internal affairs chief for the South Carolina Department of Public Safety is suing the agency over his dismissal.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Lexington County deputies are working to identify and locate a 'suspicious person' they say asked a teenage girl to get into a car Wednesday afternoon.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  South Carolina Highway Patrol officers are preparing for potential problems from active shooters by training for every and any scenario.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Authorities are investigating after several guns were stolen from the Cayce police chief's car. Officers say someone broke into Chief Charles McNair's car sometime late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning while it was parked outside his home.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  A suspect is wanted by the Cayce Department of Public Safety in connection with an armed robbery that occurred Monday afternoon.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  A special unit devoted to investigating illegal immigration cases in South Carolina says it's been successful in its first few months.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  It is National Child Passenger Safety Week for the month of September and parents and caregivers are attending safety seat check events in the Midlands.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Drivers who are under the influence may want to think twice before starting the ignition.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  What started off as a routine traffic stop ended with an officer-involved shooting in Columbia's Five Points Tuesday morning.

Monday, August 13, 2012  With a new school year just around the corner, parents are encouraged to talk with children about the importance of school related safety.