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Thursday, March 21, 2013  A bill aimed at shutting down sweepstakes cafes in South Carolina will soon become law.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  An effort to put a police officer in every public school in South Carolina has hit a financial roadblock.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  South Carolina's attorney general has forwarded a complaint against House Speaker Bobby Harrell to state law enforcement.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  A bill specifying that sweepstakes machines are illegal gambling is advancing in the South Carolina House.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  The state Senate's Democratic leader has proposed legislation funding a police officer in every public school in South Carolina.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  South Carolina's top prosecutor is ready to present his legislative wish list.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  South Carolina's top law enforcement officer says having a police officer in every school in the state is a must.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  A Sumter newspaper reported Thursday that U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie recently granted motions to dismiss Terry Land's lawsuit against Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis, State Law Enforcement Division Chief Mark Keel and the state of South Carolina.

Monday, October 29, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley is meeting with reporters to provide an update on the investigation into the hacking of 3.6 million South Carolina tax returns.

Saturday, October 27, 2012  More man power has been added to the South Carolina Department of Revenue hotline, where taxpayers can call to find out if their personal information has been compromised. In the meantime one Lexington legislator says he's taking action to help taxpayers just in case they find themselves in a crisis.

Friday, September 14, 2012  The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina are partnering with some of the state's law enforcement officials to try to prevent copper theft. Representatives from the cooperatives are taking part in an event on Friday with law officers including State Law Enforcement Division Chief Mark Keel, U.S. Marshal Kelvin Washington and Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott.

Friday, September 07, 2012  South Carolina's state law enforcement agency is back under sanctions for not properly monitoring the interstate exchange of criminal records, but Chief Mark Keel says he's hiring people to remedy the problem.

Monday, September 03, 2012  This year will bring the fastest ramp-up ever to the workforce of South Carolina's law enforcement agency.

Monday, August 27, 2012  One five-year-old took us on her journey as she went to school for the very first time.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley's campaign has reimbursed taxpayers more than $7,700 for her security during out-of-state fundraising events.