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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A woman says a North Charleston bonding company failed to monitor a 25-year-old man who sexually assaulted her while wearing one of the firm's tracking devices.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Three suspected burglars are in jail after a woman shot at them when they broke into her house.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Sheriff Jim Matthews says a homeowner in Elgin scared away three burglars by firing a pistol in their direction.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Authorities in Cherokee County say a man's body has been found in a lake.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A South Carolina man will serve the next 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to shooting and killing two Orangeburg women.

Friday, April 19, 2013  A cold front that brought severe weather to the middle of the country is moving into South Carolina.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  USDA makes 2nd attempt with livestock ID system meant to help control spread of animal disease

Friday, February 08, 2013  Bond has been set former state Rep. Thad Viers on charges he broke into his ex-girlfriend's home.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Police say one man was killed and a second wounded after shootings at a Florence apartment complex.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Scientists are tracking two great white sharks off the coast of Georgia and South Carolina as part of an effort to learn more about their migration patterns and raise awareness of the species.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  State health officials say three people have now died in South Carolina from the West Nile virus.

Friday, August 17, 2012  The South Carolina Education Department says the class of 2012 was offered a record $1.1 billion in college scholarships.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  FBI tracking dogs joining search for Iowa cousins, 8 and 10, as trail goes cold

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Wireless Emergency Alerts will have cell phones buzzing in the near future.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  The Columbia Police Department is investgating a bank robbery that occurred in downtown Columbia Wednesday afternoon.