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Tuesday, March 19, 2013  A former deputy police chief in Columbia has sued the city, saying she was discriminated against by city officials.

Monday, January 28, 2013  A colonel with the Department of Natural Resources is back at work after a domestic violence charged against him was dropped.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  The license suspension for North Myrtle Beach Rep. Tracy Edge has been lifted.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  A grievance panel has upheld last month's firing of Anderson Police Chief Martin Brown.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  The first female commandant of the Army's elite drill sergeant school has bid a tearful farewell to supporters, students and fellow drill sergeants as she stepped down from her historic position.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  The South Carolina Election Commission is telling the state Republican Party it can't put someone back on the June primary ballot without violating a state Supreme Court order.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  The South Carolina Senate approved a bill Wednesday that could head off the election chaos that is currently swirling throughout South Carolina.  State GOP officials also re-instated a candidate to the ballot who is expected to engage in a heated primary battle.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  The Army is replacing the first female commander of its prestigious drill sergeant school just days after it lifted her unexplained suspension.

Friday, May 11, 2012  An attorney for a state Senate candidate is abandoning his effort to reinstate nearly 200 candidates left off of June 12 primary ballots by a South Carolina Supreme Court decision.

Friday, May 04, 2012  Command Sgt. Maj. Teresa King took legal action against the service, claiming she was improperly suspended in November because of sexism and racism.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  South Carolina drivers with certain license suspensions may be able to reduce or clear the remaining tiime of their suspension with the help of a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) program that will be held in March.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  After announcing last week the University of South Carolina was banning all fraternity rush events because some groups had alcohol violations, officials now say the school has reinstated bid day for those without citations.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011  Williams was indefinitely suspended for violating team rules according to Gamecock officials.  Cayce Police say the 21-year-old served alcohol to two underage males at a post-game party at his home on the weekend.  Police say he admitted to the offense.

Thursday, July 01, 2010  The school's board of trustees voted 8-5 to reinstate Dr. George E. Cooper Thursday.