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Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Anderson County sheriff's deputies say a Williamston man has been shot to death after a standoff with officers.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  The neighborhood near Midland City remained under siege with the suspect and child holed up in a bunker-type shelter on the man's property that was equipped with electricity, food and TV.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  The holiday season is known as a time for giving, and one neighborhood community did just that. They surprised two senior citizens and their families, making sure their Christmas lights keep shining bright.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  The community came together to give to our neighbors in need Wednesday, donating more than 1.2 million pounds of food during the Share Your Holiday food drive to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  Laurens County authorities say they have identified a man found burned in a field in Waterloo over the weekend.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Authorities say a man was shot and killed in Lancaster because he and his killer were dating the same woman.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  The South Carolina Air National Guard is hosting special operations forces from Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia for some night time military exercises.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  A teen accused of committing several violent crimes including armed robbery has been arrested, according to the Columbia Police Department.

Monday, July 09, 2012  A 10-year-old boy has died after an accident at a defunct mill in Anderson County.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  Summer in the Midlands brings mixed emotions to those who live here.

Monday, June 11, 2012  Firefighters were able to rescue a family pet from a home that was engulfed in flames last Saturday night.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Approximately eight home burglaries are being investigated by the Sumter Police Department.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  While authorities stay tight lipped about the ongoing investigation of a double homicide in an Irmo neighborhood last month, those who knew one of the victims are speaking out.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Greer police officers who are married to each other have resigned from the force after a domestic argument escalated, and one of them was arrested.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  Residents at a Richland County apartment complex are worried about some new neighbors. People in the Deer Meadows apartment complex off Garners Ferry Road are concerned out about a grave being dug behind their complex.