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Friday, June 14, 2013  A missing Kershaw County teen has been found dead, according to Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The Kershaw County sheriff will testify later in a federal civil trial about the beating and sexual assault of a Camden Military Academy cadet.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Three suspected burglars are in jail after a woman shot at them when they broke into her house.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Sheriff Jim Matthews says a homeowner in Elgin scared away three burglars by firing a pistol in their direction.

Monday, June 03, 2013  One suspect is in custody and another is wanted by Kershaw County authorities in connection with a home invasion.

Friday, May 24, 2013  A man is charged with criminal sexual conduct for the second time in Kershaw County.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Authorities say a motorcyclist traveling at speeds of more than 100 mph died in a crash near Camden as he fled Kershaw County deputies.

Monday, May 06, 2013  A third man has been arrested in connection with a 2011 home invasion after deputies say they received a tip.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  Sheriff's Deputies say 15-year-old Kerrigan Parker was last seen around 11 p.m. Friday at her Lugoff home.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  A 35-year-old man from Lugoff is accused of having sex with a teenage girl, according to the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says a man out on bond for attempted murder charges was arrested in connection with a string of home burglaries Tuesday morning.

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.

Sunday, March 24, 2013  The former candidate for governor was at Books on Broad in Camden Sunday; signing copies of his new book The Right Way: Getting the Palmetto State back on track.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Three teens have been arrested by Kershaw County Sheriff's Office investigators in connection with a string of automobile break-ins.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Authorities say an Elgin Town Councilman has been arrested again. This time, he is accused of assaulting his wife.