Author: ABC Team

Sumter man faces charges after weekend chase ending in downtown Marion

By Andrew James

MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — What began as a traffic stop on I-95 in Florence County resulted in a police chase spanning two counties ending along Main Street in Marion Saturday. Trooper Matt Southern with South Carolina Highway Patrol tells ABC 15 News that Christopher Mickens of Sumter was the driver that fled from a trooper. The trooper was attempting…

New SC bill proposes GPS tracking of domestic violence suspects

A police officer looks at a crime scene. South Carolina was rated the sixth-worst state for domestic violence homicides in 2019, with a homicide rate 1.5 times the national average. (Nick Papantonis/WPDE) By: Nicholas Papantonis CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — People accused of domestic violence could have their whereabouts monitored while awaiting trial, if a proposed bill gets signed into law….

Study shows high levels of chemicals in Charleston’s drinking water; officials disagree

A new study ranked Charleston’s drinking water in the top ten for so-called “forever chemicals” known as PFA’s. (WCIV) By Brodie Hart CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) —A new study ranked Charleston’s drinking water in the top ten for so-called “forever chemicals” known as PFA’s. PFA’s are man-made chemicals found in stain-resistant and oil-resistant materials like Teflon, but can also be found in clothing…

Sources: Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna die in helicopter crash

Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna watch the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Connecticut and Houston, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) (ABC7)NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter were among five people killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on Sunday, a source confirmed to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Bryant was…