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Monday, May 13, 2013  Authorities say a motorcyclist traveling at speeds of more than 100 mph died in a crash near Camden as he fled Kershaw County deputies.

Monday, May 06, 2013  A third man has been arrested in connection with a 2011 home invasion after deputies say they received a tip.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  Sheriff's Deputies say 15-year-old Kerrigan Parker was last seen around 11 p.m. Friday at her Lugoff home.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  A 35-year-old man from Lugoff is accused of having sex with a teenage girl, according to the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says a man out on bond for attempted murder charges was arrested in connection with a string of home burglaries Tuesday morning.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Five of South Carolina's 46 sheriffs have faced criminal charges in the past three years and that has fellow law enforcement leaders concerned.

Sunday, March 24, 2013  The former candidate for governor was at Books on Broad in Camden Sunday; signing copies of his new book The Right Way: Getting the Palmetto State back on track.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Three teens have been arrested by Kershaw County Sheriff's Office investigators in connection with a string of automobile break-ins.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Authorities say an Elgin Town Councilman has been arrested again. This time, he is accused of assaulting his wife.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Authorities say Kershaw County deputies were led on a high speed chase Tuesday afternoon.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Nearly $350,000 in counterfeit items were seized by Kershaw County investigators Tuesday in Elgin.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says a high speed chase that wrecked two patrol cars resulted in the arrest of a man with a lengthy criminal past.

Friday, March 01, 2013  South Carolina Highway Patrol Troopers are searching for clues into a hit and run accident that left a man dead. Authorities say the incident happened around 2:00 am Friday morning along Blaney Road in Kershaw County.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  A sex offender caught by Kershaw County deputies last march was sentenced to 20 years in jail on Monday.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is warning people who live in the area to watch out for a man pretending to be a police officer.