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“I believe he is competent. He understands the nature of the offenses, and he can assist with his defense.”

Ryan Schallenberger, a student suspected of planning an attack on Chesterfield High School, smiles and waves as he appears before the judge Tuesday for new charges at court in Chesterfield, S.C. The 18-year-old ... via The State

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A prosecutor has released more details of a plot in which an 18-year-old planned to bomb his high school. via WBT-AM Charlotte

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“He's just a soft-spoken little kid”

A teenager accused of plotting to bomb his high school is a straight-A student whose parents sought help from mental health experts when he slammed his head into a wall last week, authorities said Monday.

Ryan Schallenberger's parents took him to a hospital three days before his Saturday arrest after he made a 4-inch indentation in the wallboard, prosecutor Jay Hodge said at a court hearing.

Schallenberger, 18, was not badly injured, but his parents also called a local mental health clinic that offered no help, Hodge said. A spokesman for the clinic would not confirm or deny any contact with the family, citing state law. Read more

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Police investigate possible homicide 74-year-old man in high speed chase Over $140,000 raised for Gilda's Club Amtrak study offers insight on restoring passenger rail service Shooting victim reacts to suspect's ... via WQAD-TV Moline

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Authorities say an 18-year-old South Carolina student is behind bars after collecting the supplies needed to bomb his school. via KARE-TV Minneapolis

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“I'm one senator with four counties”

POST YOUR COMMENT DARLINGTON - Members of the Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce heard from members of Darlington County's state legislative delegation during a legislative breakfast Friday. via Morning News

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On Thursday afternoon, a resident of Rocksbury Apartments off of Midlothian Turnpike called police saying he and his young son witnessed a man sitting in a green Chesterfield County school van lighting a pipe. via WTVR Richmond

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Mr. Bobby Lee Deese, age 70, died Saturday, April 12, 2008 at his home. Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. via The State - South Carolina

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Mr. Oscar "Bud" Owens Jr., age 66, died Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Ruby Church of God. via The State - South Carolina

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“I think Chesterfield is ongoing with a certain amount of urbanization”

The most recent robbery-turned-homicide of a 19-year-old VCU student in Byrd Park, who was shot in the back while trying to flee, serves as a painful reminder that high-profile robberies still seem exclusive to ... via Style Weekly

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“He ain't used to being in trouble he ain't never been in trouble”

The family of a Chesterfield homicide suspect is speaking out. Chris Tyrone Clagon, 25, surrendered to New Jersey police Tuesday night after being on the run for several hours. via WWBT

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“The people have a right to expect that violent criminals and drug dealers will be given punishment that fits their crimes”

Two weeks after 4th Circuit Solicitor Jay Hodge announced he wouldn't seek re-election, two attorneys - one a former Hodge opponent, the other a 4th Circuit assistant solicitor - are vying for the post. via WBTW

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Chesterfield County will hold its third annual Environmental Fair on Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Chesterfield Towne Center, 11500 Midlothian Turnpike. via Chesterfield County

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