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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, 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.

Monday, January 14, 2013  A man involved in deadly wreck has been sentenced to 28 years in prison for shooting at Greenville County law officers.

Monday, November 26, 2012  The Lexington Police Department is stepping up enforcement in an effort to prevent collisions and save lives during the holiday season.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Anderson police say one of their officers shot and wounded a man who refused to drop a knife.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  South Carolina's law enforcement officers and firefighters will likely be required next year to put more of their salaries toward retirement benefits than other public workers.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Updated with video: Former suburban Chicago police officer Drew Peterson convicted of murdering 3rd wife

Friday, August 24, 2012  The Columbia Police Department has identified the three men wanted for questioning in an assault investigation.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  The Columbia Police Department is working to identify three individuals wanted for questioning in an assault investigation.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  Now in its 29th year, the National Night Out nationwide event encourages neighbors to band together with fellow neighbors to “take back” their communities.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  A man accused of using a cement block to bust a window at a convenience store in Orangeburg and stealing 12 cases of beer has been arrested.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  State police are investigating a teen's complaint that an Iva police officer assaulted him.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  The 2012 "Boots and Badges" blood drive finished Wednesday night, and the results were released Thursday.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  The Columbia Police Department is investgating a bank robbery that occurred in downtown Columbia Wednesday afternoon.