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Tuesday, January 29, 2013  State officials say a three-year effort to evaluate and upgrade computer security systems at state agencies should begin in March.

Monday, January 21, 2013  The U.S. Supreme Court could be looking to invalidate a long-standing federal policy governing the adoption of Native American children.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  An Easley woman has pleaded guilty to illegal neglect and involuntary manslaughter in the drowning of her two young children four years ago.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  The state plans to turn on a security system for the State House complex that former Gov. Mark Sanford mothballed years ago by refusing to let state police take up posts to operate.  Sanford said for years it was a waste of money and doubted the State House would become a target for an attack.

Sunday, September 13, 2009  Residents from around the Midlands, voiced their concerns at a town hall meeting on Sunday.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009  Sumter Police say Caldwell Wright was shot in the head inside his home, now police have three in custody.

Monday, June 15, 2009  Sumter Police are looking for two of the Midlands' Most Wanted.  Investigators say Caldwell Wright was killed at a Branch Street home early Saturday morning.