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Florence County Sheriff Boosts Deputy Patrols

Recruitment drive aims to expand force to highest levels ever.

Barricaded Suspect Prompts Richland County Sheriff's Response Near Blythewood

Roads closed as deputies and special response team work to resolve situation.

Florence Welcomes First Female Police Chief

Angela Greene aims to 'make a difference' in the community

Arrest in 1990 Murder Raises New Questions About Missing Wife Case

Robert McCaffrey, long a suspect in his wife's 2012 disappearance, charged with 1990 murder in New Jersey

Escaped Summerville Suspect Back in Custody After Police Search

18-year-old Jovon Perlote turned himself in after brief escape from police custody

Downtown Greenville Leaders Weigh Response After Officer-Involved Shooting

Residents and businesses say they still feel safe, but call for more visible police presence after recent incident.

Downtown Greenville Leaders Weigh Response After Officer-Involved Shooting

Residents and businesses say they still feel safe, but call for more visible police presence after recent incident.

Suspect Turns Himself In After Escaping Berkeley County Jail

Jovon Perlote surrendered to authorities after a multi-day manhunt in South Carolina.

Bicyclist Arrested After Crash on Sunset Boulevard

Incident blocked lanes in Lexington, South Carolina on Monday evening.

Police Reunite Runaway Goats with Owner in Pickens

Authorities used specialized equipment to safely return the escaped livestock.

Authorities Investigating Spartanburg County Crash

Coroner's office and state police probing Sunday afternoon incident on Asheville Highway.

Summerville man charged after North Charleston stop uncovers illegal firearm

Authorities arrested a 23-year-old Summerville resident after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a firearm with an illegal machine gun conversion device.