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37 minutes ago  Wednesday morning, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and Brett Parker's defense attorney David Fedor went head-to-head as Fedor cross examined the Sheriff.

Yesterday at 5:55 PM  State health officials say three patients have developed hepatitis B after receiving medical injections at a North Charleston clinic.

Yesterday at 1:45 PM  The Richland County Sheriff's Department is a finalist for the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.

Yesterday at 1:30 PM  Brett Parker's double murder trial was off to a late start Tuesday, but once it began, a steady flow of witnesses continued through the afternoon break.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Richland County Sheriff Deputies responded to an aggravated assault call on the 1400 block of Head St. shortly after two Saturday morning.

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.

Friday, May 17, 2013  South Carolina's unemployment has dropped to its lowest rate in five years.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the communities assistance in idenfying and locating suspects wanted for attempted murder and armed robbery.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  State Rep. Ted Vick told an officer arresting him for driving under the influence that he was not intoxicated and couldn't believe he was being put in handcuffs in the Statehouse garage.

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  The House has again approved a government restructuring bill that transfers many bureaucratic duties to the governor's office.

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.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  For the second time in a year, a Pee Dee area state lawmaker finds himself behind bars.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party; government watchdog blames lax management