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Yesterday at 12:00 PM  Lexington County Senator Katrina Shealy hosted a luncheon Monday for seven of South Carolina's soliders who gave their lives while serving our country.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The former manager of an investment firm in Easley has pleaded guilty to fraud charges.

Monday, April 22, 2013  A South Carolina native has died in the line of duty supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  A 53-year-old self-styled street preacher who teamed up with a high school student in a deadly plot to lure men with bogus Craigslist job offers has been sentenced to death in Ohio.

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

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  A self-styled street preacher accused in a deadly plot to lure men with Craigslist job offers in Ohio and then rob them has been found guilty of aggravated murder and could face the death penalty.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Families of fallen SC Guardsmen have been working with state lawmakers on a measure that would lower the flag at the Statehouse to half-staff in memory of future fallen soldiers.

Friday, January 25, 2013  At least one person has died in a wreck on an icy road in South Carolina.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  South Carolina health officials warn that January marks the rise of the stomach ailment known as norovirus. Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach cramping.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  A 17-year-old student has been arrested after officials found a host of weapons in his car at Easley High School.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  The Florida Highway Patrol says a 59-year-old man died after running in front of a tractor trailer on Interstate 95 near Riviera Beach.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  An Easley woman has pleaded guilty to illegal neglect and involuntary manslaughter in the drowning of her two young children four years ago.

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

Monday, October 15, 2012  An E.coli outbreak at a fair in North Carolina has South Carolina State Fair goers on guard when it comes to what they eat while participating in the fun fall activity.

Friday, October 12, 2012  Authorities say a 34-year-old woman has been run over and killed by her own vehicle outside her Easley home.