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Sheriff: Increase in Armed Robberies 'Drastic'

There were 81 commercial armed robberies last year in Richland County. This year, there have already been 91, and the holiday season, a time when crime goes up, hasn't even fully arrived. Local law enforcement is sending a clear message of safety and prevention to criminals, businesses and the community.

SC House Race in Dispute over Vote Count

Richland County's preliminary vote tally shows that Republican Kirkman Finlay is the unofficial winner of a South Carolina House race in Columbia, but his Democratic opponent is challenging the results.

SC picks Romney for president

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolinians have voted in favor of Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney for president, based on early returns and exit polling.

SC Woman Hit by SUV, Killed While Doing Lawn Work

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A Greenville woman has died after she was hit by an SUV while raking leaves in her yard. Greenville County Deputy Coroner Kent Dill says the driver of a Mercury SUV lost control and swerved into 77-year-old Christine Domina's yard just after 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

Shealy on Being Lone Woman SC Senator: "It was time"

When the South Carolina General Assembly convenes in January there will be only one senator who is a female, Katrina Shealy. She explains why that fact is bittersweet and how she feels about being at the center of one of the most controversial upsets in Lexington County politics, beating longtime incumbent Jake Knotts.

SC voters go to polls; heavy turnout across state

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina voters are turning out in heavy numbers to select their president, Congress and Legislature, and to decide whether future governors can choose a running mate.

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