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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Richland County leads South Carolina in the number of traffic deaths this year. The State newspaper reports that 27 people have died in Richland County as of June 9.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  State Rep. Ted Vick told an officer arresting him for driving under the influence that he was not intoxicated and couldn't believe he was being put in handcuffs in the Statehouse garage.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  For the second time in a year, a Pee Dee area state lawmaker finds himself behind bars.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  The commander of a special South Carolina law enforcement unit that investigates criminal cases against illegal immigrants says the force has been successful in its first year.

Friday, May 03, 2013  A spokesman for Gov. Nikki Haley says the first family is safe after being evacuated for a small fire at the Governor's Mansion.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  The South Carolina Department of Public Safety and State Highway Patrol held their 25th annual Memorial Service for highway fatality victims Saturday.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  As the capital city awaits the hiring of a new police chief, city leaders are looking at how to choose a chief who will last and what role the public might have in that selection process.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The South Carolina House unanimously approved a bill designed to prevent residents deemed mentally ill from buying guns.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  A $15,000 reward has been offered to find the person who mailed threatening letters to Laurens County's two school districts.

Monday, March 18, 2013  South Carolina Department of Public Safety has partnered with local Subway Restaurants to launch a safety initiative aimed at curbing texting and driving among teens.

Monday, March 11, 2013  A Cayce police officer has been cleared in a chase he started that ended in a wreck in Columbia that killed two men.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Firehouse Subs heated up the Pelion Police Department with a much needed gift Thursday

Monday, March 04, 2013  The internal affairs chief for the South Carolina Department of Public Safety is suing the agency over his dismissal.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Lexington County deputies are working to identify and locate a 'suspicious person' they say asked a teenage girl to get into a car Wednesday afternoon.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  South Carolina Highway Patrol officers are preparing for potential problems from active shooters by training for every and any scenario.