Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Teen who pushed friend off bridge seen in viral video has been charged

WASHINGTON (WOLO, ABC NEWS) – The 18-year-old who pushed her teenage friend off a 60-foot bridge in Washington state, leaving her with mulitiple injuries, has been charged with one count of reckless endangerment. Prosecutors filed the charge Friday (8/17) with a declaration of probable cause from the arresting officer stating in part, “it is clear that Taylor Smith engaged in…

Lexington County teacher arrested for sexual conduct with former student in classroom

Samantha Lynne Knopsnyder, 26 (LCSD) LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – A middle school teacher has been arrested for having a relationship with and kissing a former student at the school last year. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, Samantha Lynne Knopsnyder, 26, is charged with third degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor. She turned herself in Friday (8/17). LCSD…