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Saturday, May 11, 2013  A first responder who helped treat victims of the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, last month was arrested and charged today with possessing an explosive device

Thursday, May 09, 2013  A portrait of Steve Jobs made with Apple computer parts is the new winner of the $25,000 People's Choice prize at the ArtFields art festival in Lake City.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  The Senate Finance Committee has advanced a plan that funds road and bridge construction by redirecting taxes, borrowing money and raising fees.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  When Christina Mattaliano looked over her son's homework, she got a surprise when she came across a couple of questions on two handwritten assignments.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The director of South Carolina's tax collection agency says the department is working to restore its credibility following last fall's massive hacking of taxpayers' personal data.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  Artwork from all over the Southeast is being showcased at a ten-day festival in downtown Lake City. It's called ArtFields and it's happening from April 19 - 28.

Friday, April 12, 2013  At least now we know. That seems to be the reaction of Conway city leaders to a consultant's study that shows the number of visitors just aren't there to support a hotel in downtown Conway right now.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  For more than four years, Robert Hawkins has been part of the American Preppers Network, a movement that has more than 30,000 members nationwide, with a goal of being prepared for any kind of emergency.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Authorities are still searching for the bodies of two children who were trapped when dirt fell on them while playing in a hole at a home construction site near Charlotte.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Robeson County deputies charged Jahaziel Levi Rodriguez Vazquez, 28, for Statutory Rape.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  The Florence County Sheriff's Office arrested Sam Miles, 53, Wednesday morning.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  The Transportation Authority will go from 100 employees to 30 by the end of the week, and that's just the start of the ripple effect from funding cuts.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Mexican drug cartels are dispatching some of their trusted agents to live and work deep inside the United States.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Safe Auto is looking to sell its now vacant building following the closing of its call center in the Hemingway community of Williamsburg County.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  In February, the Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority (PDRTA) announced it had to cut jobs and services because of budget concerns. PDRTA will now cut 70 jobs on April 11, according to the SCWorks layoff notifications website.