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Friday, January 18, 2013  After many complaints to law enforcement she's glad action is being taken against the club.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  An overnight raid of a Midlands club has authorities wanting to shut the business down immediately.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  A Richland County deputy who shot and killed a man during a struggle in July has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the incident.

Friday, December 02, 2011  A prosecutor wants to keep the public from seeing the motions and other information in the file of a man charged with murder and rape in the deaths of a Richland County mother and daughter four years ago.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  Bounced checks, it’s something business owners have to deal with on a daily basis but a program with the solicitor's office is helping to reduce worthless checks.

Thursday, June 30, 2011  Fifth Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson says his office has requested that two of the seven suspects below 18-years of age be moved from family court to be charged in General Sessions Court.  The move will require approval by the family court.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011  Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, 5th Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson and Columbia Chief Randy Scott announced the Sheriff's diversionary program will be expanded county wide Wednesday.  Currently, the program is available only in schools.