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Thursday, June 13, 2013  A Lexington attorney accused of extorting more than $1 million from clients has waived his right to have a court hearing on his mental competency.

Friday, December 07, 2012  A judge has ordered a psychiatric evaluation for a Lexington attorney accused of extorting more than $1 million from clients.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Police say a drug investigation in coastal Georgia and South Carolina resulted in a whopping bust with 39 suspects charged and an estimated $2.7 million worth of cocaine seized.

Sunday, January 08, 2012  Six people are behind bars after a massive drug bust in Orangeburg County Thursday.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  Richland County and Columbia police unveiled helicopter drones equipped with cameras Tuesday that law enforcement says will aid in fighting crime. But opponents argue the drones could be used for spying on the public.  What do you think?

Sunday, April 12, 2009  A French official says three adults and a child who were freed from their Somali captives in a shootout at sea off Somalia have arrived in France.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009  Kennedy will remain at the hospital overnight for observation and go home in the morning.