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Sunday, May 12, 2013  Authorities say an autopsy shows that one of four inmates who died at the Orangeburg County Detention Center over the past nine months died of natural causes.

Monday, May 06, 2013  A third man has been arrested in connection with a 2011 home invasion after deputies say they received a tip.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The Richland County Sheriff's Department will begin giving "reality checks" to kids on Monday .

Friday, March 22, 2013  Another arrest has been made in connection with an inmate assault at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center in February.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Thursday Richland County leaders getting an up close look at life behind bars.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott says an arrest has been made in connection with an assault that occurred in Five Points last month.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Richland County spokeswoman Stephany Snowden said the officers were put on administrative leave without pay on Friday.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  Investigators in Lexington County say the suspect in the shooting death of a 56-year-old man was upset because his dog was struck and killed by a car.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Sumter Police have arrested a 22-year-old Sumter man in connection to a shooting that took place Wednesday afternoon.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  A county spokeswoman confirms four other officers are suspended.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Nearly $350,000 in counterfeit items were seized by Kershaw County investigators Tuesday in Elgin.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  A West Columbia man is charged with murder after police say he killed his girlfriend.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Sumter Police are investigating a shooting that left one woman dead Wednesday afternoon.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A female cafeteria worker at Dutch Fork Middle School is accused of engaging in a sex act with a 13-year-old.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  A Corrections Officer at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center is on the other side of the bars after being accused of beating an inmate at the Richland County jail.