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Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A man who drove away and then later ran from officers at a Williamsburg County checkpoint has died after being shocked four times with a stun gun.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Spartanburg County sheriff's deputies say a man who died suddenly at a hospital had been handcuffed shortly before his death following a scuffle with staff members.

Monday, March 04, 2013  The internal affairs chief for the South Carolina Department of Public Safety is suing the agency over his dismissal.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Chester County Sheriff Alex Underwood is alive today because of his bullet proof vest.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  A prosecutor has recommended Charleston County Sheriff Al Cannon be charged with misdemeanor assault and battery for slapping a handcuffed suspect after a high-speed chase.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  Authorities say a Chesnee woman who tried to bite a deputy during her arrest said she was the "Karate Kid" before assaulting the officer.

Monday, November 17, 2008  An execution date has been set for a black man who authorities say raped and killed a white woman in South Carolina as retribution for centuries of racial oppression.