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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  A former Charleston County sheriff's deputy has reached an agreement to avoid a conviction on a charge of using excessive force during a traffic stop last year.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  The Town of South Congaree is looking to rebuild after five town leaders resigned in a matter of weeks.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  A town administrator resigns after returning from leave.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  South Carolina State University has hired the former director of the state's employment agency to help recruit veterans to enroll at the Orangeburg school.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  South Carolina's newest lawmaker in Washington is opening up new offices in his home state.

Friday, February 15, 2013  The director of South Carolina's unemployment agency has resigned, effective March 1.

Monday, February 11, 2013  The South Carolina Attorney General's Office says it can't release additional details about a former sheriff who pleaded guilty to wrongdoing.

Monday, January 28, 2013  South Carolina State University has named a 14-member committee to search for a new president for the Orangeburg school.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  The man who took over earlier this month as Abbeville County sheriff will keep serving in that role for at least a few more months.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Abbeville County Sheriff Charles Goodwin has been indicted by a state grand jury on a charge of misconduct in office.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley has ordered a special election to fill the congressional seat being vacated as Tim Scott becomes South Carolina's next senator.

Friday, December 07, 2012  An officer who resigned this week from the Moncks Corner Police Department has been charged exploitation of minors after authorities say they found child pornography on his computer.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley says a report on a massive security breach at South Carolina's tax collection agency shows the state could have done more to protect personal information for nearly 4 million taxpayers.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley has picked a new chief of South Carolina's Department of Insurance.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is announcing her choice to run a Cabinet agency.