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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Acting IRS commissioner repeatedly failed to tell Congress that tea party groups were targeted

Friday, May 03, 2013  An inmate at the jail for Sumter and Lee counties has died after being found hanged in his cell.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  AT&T is visiting the University of South Carolina campus to talk about the dangers of texting while driving.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A 28-year-old woman who authorities say unsuccessfully tried to fire a gun at officials at a private girls' school in Charleston has been indicted in federal court.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Efforts to legalize raffles in South Carolina have taken another step forward.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Parents from a Charleston school that authorities say was the scene of a failed shooting say a new proposal could keep South Carolina safer.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Investigators say a Florence woman found dead in her home by a co-worker was likely the victim of foul play.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  That dispute over a permit for a planned $35 million Charleston cruise terminal is now before South Carolina's Administrative Law Courts.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  The prospect of legal raffles in South Carolina has leaped forward.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Nonprofits could legally hold raffles under legislation advancing in the South Carolina Senate.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Three teenagers were in the car with a man who police say was speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  The counter to a White House plan last week relies more on politically sensitive spending cuts and would raise half the $1.6 trillion in revenue proposed by Obama over the coming decade.

Monday, October 22, 2012  U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson says he will keep trying to get the Beaufort National Cemetery expanded, even though he will no longer represent the area next year.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Authorities say a failed relationship led a man to shoot and kill another man before taking several people hostage inside a Greer home and wounding two deputies.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  The license suspension for North Myrtle Beach Rep. Tracy Edge has been lifted.