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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  A 20-year-old York man has been sentenced to eight years in prison after he pleaded guilty to felony driving under the influence in the death of his girlfriend last year.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Jury gets first glimpses into Michael Jackson's private life as testimony begins in civil case

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  A Sumter man has been accused of causing the death of his bed-ridden wife by neglecting her.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  DHEC has been investigating where the material came from and how it can be removed.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Authorities say a Columbia firefighter has been placed on suspension after being arrested last Wednesday.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  An Atlanta recycling firm is putting $40 million into a former mill in Graniteville and expects to employ 200 people.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  The Columbia Police Department released surveillance pictures from Monday night’s armed robbery at a pharmacy hoping someone may recognize the suspect.

Friday, January 18, 2013  In what Oprah has called the most important interview of her television career, she couldn't be accused of burying the lead.

Friday, December 14, 2012  Eleven Clemson University students are among 19 people arrested in a drug sweep.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Authorities say a traffic stop in Columbia lead to the seizure of 11 marijuana plants Tuesday.

Monday, July 30, 2012  A former Anderson County sheriff's deputy was arrested Monday and booked at the Anderson County Detention Center.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  Clarence Donald Lewis,III, of Greenwood is charged with conduct in office and theft of a controlled substance.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  A McDonald's worker in Simpsonville has been cleared of a charge that he spit into two customers' iced tea.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  A fight between brothers took a deadly turn Tuesday afternoon, according to the Kershaw County Sheriff's Department.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Six people were taken to the hospital after officials say a corrections worker opened a package that had a white powder inside.