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Monday, February 25, 2013  Police say a 52-year-old Edgemoor woman charged with driving under the influence after speeding through a school zone told officers she was trying to get her son to school on time.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  A series of crimes lead to the arrest of two "career criminals" according to officials with the Richland County Sheriff's Department.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  A vehicle chase in Kershaw County lead to the discovery of a mobile meth lab and the arrest of one man, who Kershaw County Sheriff's deputies say has an extensive criminal record.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  Authorities say one of two inmates who escaped from the Anderson County jail by chiseling away concrete blocks in their cell has been recaptured.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  Authorities say a University of South Carolina student blamed being late for class as the reason she wouldn't get out of her car when stopped by police.