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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The  pace of the Brett Parker trial picked up Tuesday, as many witnesses took the stand; all from the Richland County Sheriff's Department.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Richland County deputies say three men broke into a  home on New Way Road early Friday morning.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Parents and teens say their families are back on track after enrolling  in the Next Step Program with Richland County Sheriff's Dept.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Experts say Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a "disability that doesn't go away" and comes with a range of symptoms.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  A man charged with kidnapping a Richland County teen is appealing his 17-year prison sentence on a federal ammunition charge.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  A man believed to be the prime suspect in a 15-year-old Blythewood girl's 2012 disappearance is going to prison on a federal weapons conviction.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The man who is facing kidnapping charges in the disappearance of Gabbiee Swainson will learn his federal sentence for his conviction of being a felon in possession of ammunition.

Monday, April 15, 2013  A brazen robbery victim chased two accused robbers off the road into a ditch off of Rushing Road early Monday morning.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Richland Co. Deputies are searching for three unknown suspects that attacked a man; taking three items from him.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating 2 separate shootings on Wednesday afternoon, leaving 2 people recovering from wounds.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The Richland County Sheriff's Department will begin giving "reality checks" to kids on Monday .

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Two people were taken to the hospital after a shooting at a birthday party Friday night.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Four more businesses have been busted for having illegal gambling machines.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced Tuesday a new upgraded community notification system, called the "Sheriff's Alert System."

Friday, February 01, 2013  The Richland County Sheriff's Department is cracking down on gambling machines, and spent Thursday night following up on CrimeStopper tips.