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Monday, March 25, 2013  Five of South Carolina's 46 sheriffs have faced criminal charges in the past three years and that has fellow law enforcement leaders concerned.

Monday, February 11, 2013  The South Carolina Attorney General's Office says it can't release additional details about a former sheriff who pleaded guilty to wrongdoing.

Saturday, December 29, 2012  South Carolina's top prosecutor says he supports the public's right to know what its government is doing. But he draws the line when releasing information might jeopardize a criminal investigation.

Monday, August 06, 2012  The former sheriff of Saluda County has pleaded guilty to a misconduct in office charge.

Monday, August 06, 2012  The former Saluda County sheriff indicted earlier this summer on a misconduct in office charge is expected in court in Aiken County. Prosecutors said Jason Booth should appear before a judge Monday morning. They refused to say what the hearing would be about.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley has chosen a former Boeing security official as the new sheriff in Saluda County after Jason Booth's indictment and resignation.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  From a proposed penny sales tax to our next Palmetto Idol, here's a look at some of the stories we're working on for you.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  Saluda County Sheriff Jason Booth has left his post. In a letter to Gov. Nikki Haley, he didn't give a reason why.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Authorities say two former guards at the Saluda County jail have been arrested after they gave prescription drugs and bought fast food for inmates.

Friday, May 27, 2011  Jerry Boatwright moved to Ridge Spring five years ago, before the town's police force was disbanded.   Since then he says speeding, vandalism, and loud music by people loitering at a gas station near his house are ruining the quality of life in this town of nearly 750 people.