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Wednesday, April 24, 2013  A bill that would have put a psychologist in every South Carolina school has evolved into the creation of another study committee.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Connecticut lawmakers tout bipartisanship, unveil response to Newtown shooting; vote planned Wednesday

Thursday, March 14, 2013  In the new school building in the neighboring town of Monroe, police remain a presence. Signs ask people to close doors softly and not to drag objects across the floor.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  This weekend we get to let loose a little and send some support to victims families at the same time.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  School emergency drills have moved beyond the duck-and-cover exercises of the Cold War era. Today's drills practice brace students for the presence of armed intruders.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Some came to the hearing to defend their Second Amendment rights, but the vast majority appeared to support stricter gun control.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Developments Wednesday connected to the debate over gun violence and weapons control in the U.S.

Monday, January 28, 2013  President Barack Obama will meet with police chiefs from three communities that have experienced mass shootings, part of his administration's push to address gun violence.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  PBS announced Monday it will air in February a series of programs under the umbrella title "After Newtown."

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Superintendent Janet Robinson urges an indefinite police presence at the district's schools to allay fears.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Students, teachers and administrators were met by a large police presence outside their new school in the neighboring town of Monroe.

Monday, December 31, 2012  Connecticut Medical Examiner Wayne H. Carver II tells the Hartford Courant that the remains of Adam Lanza were claimed several days ago by someone who wanted to remain anonymous.

Saturday, December 22, 2012  A Spartanburg County school district plans to post an off-duty deputy at each of its 10 elementary schools.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Governorn Nikki Haley says she is honoring a request from Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy and asking South Carolina residents to join her.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  During a time when shooting violence dominates headlines, gun control is a hot topic that is stirring the pot pf public opinion.