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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A South Carolina Republican group is putting on hold plans its plans to raffle off an AR-15 rifle amid concerns the event is an illegal lottery.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  The mother of a middle school student who was being suspended has been arrested after deputies say she walked into the school and slapped the wrong child.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  A state Probation, Parole and Pardon Services agent has been arrested after authorities say he gave a cellphone to a South Carolina inmate.

Sunday, March 24, 2013  Five of South Carolina's 46 sheriffs have faced criminal charges in the past three years, and their colleagues have noticed.

Saturday, March 23, 2013  A suspended South Carolina sheriff is free on bond as he faces charges of official misconduct and giving favored inmates extra benefits.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Authorities say Chesterfield County Sheriff Sam Parker allowed hand-picked inmates to live in a dorm, have televisions and an iPad, go on trips to the lake and spend holidays with his family.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Irmo's police chief is back on the job after a four day suspension.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  A federal appeals court in Virginia is considering whether prisoners have a constitutional right to visitation.

Monday, March 11, 2013  The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is allowing drivers with certain types of suspended licenses to come in this week and apply for a new chance.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Three students have been suspended after officials at Honea Path Middle School found what they call a "kill list."

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  Authorities say a South Carolina trooper has been fired after he was arrested for disorderly conduct for giving the middle finger to a Columbia police officer in a parking lot after a concert.

Monday, November 26, 2012  A Democratic state legislator has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  An associate athletic director at The Citadel has been suspended after he was arrested and pleaded guilty to soliciting a prostitute.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  The license suspension for North Myrtle Beach Rep. Tracy Edge has been lifted.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  A prominent Lexington attorney has been indicted after authorities say he extorted more than $1 million from clients by threatening them with criminal charges or civil penalties that did not exist.