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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.

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.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Authorities say Kershaw County deputies were led on a high speed chase Tuesday afternoon.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  A sex offender caught by Kershaw County deputies last march was sentenced to 20 years in jail on Monday.

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, January 30, 2013  An Elgin Town Councilman was arrested by Kershaw County deputies Wednesday.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Columbia police officials have arrested a man accused of sexually molesting young girls in the Midlands.