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Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Officials seek more details on mute Boston Marathon bombing suspects' communications

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  South Carolina's top jurist says a dispute between Treasurer Curtis Loftis and the board that oversees pension funds for the state's public workers amounts to "political theater."

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Police Chief Randy Scott abruptly left his position Tuesday on an indefinite leave of absence. While he is gone, former Deputy Chief Ruben Santiago is the acting chief of police -- for the second time this year.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Some taxpayers have recently received letters in the mail instead of their tax return.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  The sudden departure of Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott has left several questions unanswered.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Police say a suspect arrested Tuesday in connection with an armed robbery at a jewelry store is also wanted for murder out of Atlanta, Ga.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  One suspect is in custody and police are searching for a second suspect after a reported armed robbery at a jewelry store on Tuesday.

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

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  The results of the latest Winthrop Poll were released early Wednesday morning.

Monday, February 11, 2013  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is making several stops during a visit to Greenville.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Richland County deputies are investigating shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Authorities say a Gaffney man has confessed to killing his 78-year-old mother and dumping her body in a trash bin behind her Cherokee County home.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Authorities say they are questioning the son of a 78-year-old woman whose body was found in a trash bin behind her South Carolina home.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Dozens of teenage girls in the Midlands will meet with local, successful career women Saturday morning.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  The S.C. Department of Insurance is extending its customer service hours.