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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Democrats accuse Gov. Nikki Haley of misusing the state's planes by taking her campaign-paid videographer with her on flights around South Carolina.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is warning people who live in the area to watch out for a man pretending to be a police officer.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  A Columbia man faces another sex-related charge involving a child.

Friday, January 25, 2013  A Columbia man was arrested by agents with the State Law Enforcement Division and charged in connection with a 2005 sex act on a child.

Friday, January 11, 2013  A group of protesters gathered outside of a restaurant in West Columbia Friday after news of the businesses controversial shirts spread this week.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Controversy is swirling around a Midlands taco restaurant Tuesday because of t-shirts that its employees are wearing.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating allegations by two Citadel cadets that they were inappropriately touched by an upperclassman.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  A Johnsonville man who is accused of inappropriately touching an 8-year-old is now also charged with two counts of solicitation to commit murder.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  A disturbing case of child sex abuse is under investigation in Kershaw County.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  A man accused of assaulting a juvenile is wanted by the West Columbia Police Department.

Monday, January 30, 2012  A Lexington chiropractor has been sentenced to nine years in prison for inappropriately touching three female patients.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011  Charleston police are investigating another allegation of inappropriate sexual conduct at The Citadel's former summer camp. Attorneys for the school say the school turned the allegation over to police earlier this week.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  A public safety officer at the South Carolina Department of Mental Health has been charged with carrying on an inappropriate relationship with a patient.

Friday, August 05, 2011  New Missouri law limits teacher-student contact online; some educators protest restrictions

Saturday, February 12, 2011  Gov. Nikki Haley's criticism of WACH Fox as a "tabloid news station" this week continues to make national news. Three longtime S.C. journalists say the rise of social media is no replacement for the credibility of traditional reporting. What do you think?