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Trooper Alexander Richardson charged in chase

A state trooper seen on video hitting a fleeing suspect on foot with his patrol car at a Columbia apartment complex in 2007 has been charged with a federal civil rights violation.

Clerk of court Jeanette McBride still owes feds

Jeanette McBride, the new Richland County clerk of court, said she is still working to pay off her federal income taxes. McBride, who had promised in July to have the debt repaid before taking office, acknowledged earlier this week she still owes a debt.

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CREATE A NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Knowing your neighbors can be beneficial on a lot of levels. It's helpful if neighbors can spot a stranger on the street — especially one who might be near your home or car.

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Herman George Grant Jr.

Description: Grant is 6 feet tall, 215 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

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    Ore. teens largely ignoring cell phone driving ban

    The chances that a teenager will be cited for talking on a cell phone while driving are pretty much zero in Oregon, a consequence of the way the law is written and a problem other states may be facing.

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