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Yesterday at 5:04 PM  Richland County Deputies are looking for the culprits in the mob beating of a young woman.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Richland County deputies responded to an aggravated assault call approximately around 6 o’clock am on Sunday morning.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Tipsters who report drunken drivers in Columbia can get a $100 reward under a new initiative.

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.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  An 18-year-old was taken to a local hospital after being shot Tuesday, according to Richland County deputies.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  There are still spots available for a camp for troubled teens that's being run by the Richland County Sheriff's Department.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  According to Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, at about 11:30 Saturday night Michael Vann shot and killed Cedric L. Blackwell, 23, shooting him multiple times in the upper body. Lott said the two had an ongoing feud, and had been fighting earlier in the day.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  The new director of the Richland County Elections & Voter Registration office will start June 24.

Monday, June 03, 2013  A late night shooting on Piney Grove road leaves one man dead and investigators searching for clues.

Saturday, June 01, 2013  Seven year old Richard Culliver and his mother Stephanie McMillan are soaking up every moment in the day. Friday Richard earned his police badge while hundreds honored his journey through life.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  The Richland County Sheriff's Department said Bryson Sims, 24, shot Malloy after an argument at a store on Bluff Road in Lower Richland County.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  The jury unanimously found Brett Parker guilty in the murder of his wife, Tammy Jo, and business partner, Bryan Capnerhurst.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  A convenience store, located on Bluff Road, was the scene of an altercation that turned into a shooting Tuesday afternoon.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Lawyers are getting ready to give closing arguments in the murder trial of a man charged with killing his wife and partner in an illegal gambling ring.

Monday, May 27, 2013  The man hired to be Richland County's new elections director says he will have plenty of time to do the job right.