Russian pilot says plane was struck by lightning; 41 people killed
Russian media have quoted the pilot of the airliner that burst into flames who says the plane lost communications from a lightning strike.
Author: ABC Team
Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg continues 2020 campaign in the Midlands Monday
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO/WCIV)- South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg announced he will be returning to South Carolina for a two-day swing through Orangeburg and North Charleston. On Sunday, the hopeful for the Democratic presidential nomination will hold a town hall at North Charleston High School on 1087 East Montague Ave. from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday. On Monday, Buttigieg will…
Autopsy: Brain defect, not school fight, killed SC 5th grader Raniya Wright
Autopsy results released Thursday support authorities’ assertion that natural causes stemming from a birth defect killed a 10-year-old South Carolina girl who collapsed after a fight at school.
Man covered in glass after flying turtle crashes into windshield
Myrtle Beach SC (ABC) — a flying turtle shatters a man’s windshield in Conway leaving him with shaken nerves and thousands of dollars in damage. It happened after another vehicle sent the reptile flying into the air. Sabrina Shutters has more. Categories: News Tags: Conway, turtle
Teachers in North Carolina hit the street in protest
South Carolina was not the only state where those who work in the education system hit the street in protest.
Chancellor releases names of victims in UNC Charlotte shooting that killed 2, injured 4
A student-organized vigil to unite and support the UNC Charlotte community is planned for 6 p.m. on Wednesday to honor the victims.
Source: 2 dead, 4 injured in shooting at UNC Charlotte campus, shooter in custody
Two people were killed and four have been injured in a shooting at UNCC Tuesday afternoon, sources told Eyewitness News. The shooter is in custody. The LOCKDOWN is still in place.
Sea turtle nesting season is underway in the Palmetto state
Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE/ABC) —As the weather warms up you may head to the beach and see some leather clad visitors.Experts are saying the palmetto state is now in sea turtle nesting season. The nesting season traditionally runs from May through October and need your help making it from shore to sea. Here’s ABC’s Taggart Houck with more. Categories: News,…
More than 100 people infected with E-Coli linked to beef, 20 hospitalized
(ABC) — Federal Officials now say more than 150-people have been infected with e-coli. They say the disease is linked to tainted ground beef eaten both at home and at restaurants. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention there have been no fatalities but twenty people have been hospitalized. No specific supplier, distributor or brand of beef has…
South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper facing DUI charge, fired
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WCIV) — A South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper was arrested on a DUI charge and later fired by the agency. WSPA-TV reports Cpl. Stephen McDowell was arrested Thursday for driving under the influence, less than 0.10. The state Department of Public Safety says McDowell was off-duty and driving his personal vehicle at the time of arrest. Bond was set at $90….
