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Thursday, May 16, 2013  The great-grandson of an 86-year-old Anderson County man found shot to death in his home has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for his role in the slaying.

Friday, April 19, 2013  A second defendant has pleaded guilty in the killing of an 86-year-old Anderson County man during a robbery two years ago.

Friday, January 11, 2013  The two robbers have escaped despite an extensive search of the department store.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The daring escape from the downtown high-rise Metropolitan Correctional Center had them descending almost 20 stories using a makeshift rope.

Friday, November 30, 2012  Richland County deputies are looking for a pair of bank robbers after an early afternoon robbery off of Garner's Ferry Road.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Robbery rates are at a high point this year in the Midlands. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says criminals may be getting an early start on holiday crime.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Sumter Police say a crowd of witnesses helped catch a trio of robbers after they stole a purse at the Broad Street Piggly Wiggly.

Sunday, April 29, 2012  South Carolina police are looking for two men who donned wigs and padded shirts to look like women during two attempted armed robberies.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012  Authorities say someone dug up a grave in Spartanburg and stole bones from inside a casket

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Lexington County Sheriff’s Department detectives are seeking help from citizens in identifying a man who robbed a GP Mart convenience

Tuesday, July 19, 2011  Store owner's Chihuahua shows no fear of gun-toting robbers

Friday, June 11, 2010  Investigators say each incident played out the same, with the suspects asking about room rates at the front desk then pulling out a handgun and demanding money.

Saturday, August 22, 2009  Deputies have arrested gun-toting thieves who investigators say terrorized their victims.

Monday, November 17, 2008  Two gunmen are on the run after robbing a Richland County convenience store.