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Monday, May 13, 2013  Horry County sheriff's officials say they expect the mayor of Atlantic Beach to turn herself in on an assault warrant.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  South Carolina's law enforcement officers and firefighters will again be required to put a higher percentage of their salaries toward their retirement benefits than other public workers.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Police say no one has been hurt after a 17-year-old Bluffton High School student came to school with knives, a loaded gun, gasoline and a lighter.

Monday, April 29, 2013  A Lexington man is dead after a high speed chase early Monday.

Monday, April 01, 2013  A Charleston police officer has been shot and wounded during a traffic stop.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  A former South Carolina police officer has been arrested on charges he destroyed evidence related to a decades-old murder case.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Authorities say a deputy was bit on the arm by a woman Wednesday evening.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  A Bishopville police officer is recovering from serious injuries after he was attacked by a dog while on patrol.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the shooting and wounding of an armed man in Greer by two city police officers.

Monday, March 18, 2013  The Columbia Police Department is celebrating after winning a national award from the National Criminal Enforcement Association.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  An Anderson police officer has been hurt after his patrol car flipped over after a wreck.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  An effort to put a police officer in every public school in South Carolina has hit a financial roadblock.

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, February 20, 2013  A Woodruff police officer who shot and killed a pregnant woman in October will not be charged.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  A  Columbia Police officer has been involved in a shooting at the intersection of Gervais and Lauren Street in downtown Columbia.