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Tuesday, June 18, 2013  President Barack Obama vigorously defended the surveillance programs in a lengthy interview Monday, calling them transparent — even though they are authorized in secret.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Leaker Snowden's allegations about US hacking give China new edge in cyber war of words

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Intelligence official says US spy program will remain despite backlash at home and abroad

Monday, June 10, 2013  The man responsible for leaking to the press information about sweeping U.S. surveillance programs has revealed his own identity.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Intelligence chief declassifies details of phone-records program after uproar over snooping

Thursday, June 06, 2013  South Carolina prison officials say an inmate sneaked outside through a ceiling tile and tried to pick up contraband thrown over the fence at a state prison in Jasper County.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  A Republican senator is defending the practice of collecting millions of telephone records in the ongoing war on terror.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  A British newspaper reported that the administration was collecting telephone records of millions of US citizens who were Verizon customers.

Saturday, June 01, 2013  Now that the 2013 hurricane season has officially begun, we want to make sure your supply closet is stocked with the basics as well as the latest gear to keep your family safe and comfortable.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Clemson University holds its annual firefly count this weekend and researchers hope a new smartphone app will mean more people will participate.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  A 13-year-old student at York Preparatory Academy has been expelled after she showed a photo of a partially nude female classmate to other students.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  A man who was pardoned from a life sentence for murder in 2001 has been charged with beating a Conway woman.

Friday, May 24, 2013  A 66-year-old Duncan man has been charged with threatening state employees over the telephone.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Numerous witnesses testified Monday about Bryan Capnerhurst, one of two people the state believes Brett Parker shot and killed at his Ascot Estates home in April 2012.

Monday, May 20, 2013  A South Carolina family is determined to never give up on finding their loved one, keeping in mind that three women held hostage for a decade were rescued in Cleveland.