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29 minutes ago  Spartanburg County's coroner is planning an autopsy after a man was killed by a shotgun blast to his chest.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Friday, the Chief Medical Examiner for Richland County continued his testimony about the autopsies he performed on Tammy Jo Parker and Bryan Capnerhurst, who were shot to death in April 2012.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The man accused of shooting his wife and family friend broke down after the jury left the courtroom for an afternoon break Thursday.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  After Tuesday's information overload in the courtroom, which included almost a dozen witness testimonies, viewing home security system video and a replay of the chaotic 911 call, the Brett Parker murder trial has proved to be slowing once again.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  A Midlands man accused of shooting and killing his wife and business partner appeared in court Monday.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Two people have pleaded guilty in the New Year's Day 2012 shooting death of a Florence man.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  A pig pardoned by the Piggly Wiggly grocery chain and sent to a farm to live out the rest of its life has been shot to death after it escaped from its pen in Charleston County.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Georgetown County authorities say an Andrews woman has been found shot to death in her apartment.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Two more men have been arrested in the investigation of a sports gambling ring in Richland County.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  A Lancaster man has been shot to death at this home.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Charleston County authorities have released the name of a woman who was shot to death on Johns Island.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Oscar Pistorius has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend after model Reeva Steenkamp was shot inside the Olympic athlete's home in South Africa.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Anderson County authorities have released the names of two men shot to death earlier this week.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Two men have been shot to death and another wounded in some shootings in Anderson.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Anderson County sheriff's deputies say a Williamston man has been shot to death after a standoff with officers.