Alexis Frazier, Author at ABC Columbia

Eminem marks 11 years sober

Apr 20, 2019 10:14 PM EDT

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The real Slim Shady is 11 years sober and commemorated the occasion by posting a picture of a sobriety coin to Twitter and Instagram. “11 years – still not afraid,” the rapper wrote. Eminem posted a similar picture last year while he was at Coachella. The Detroit rapper has been public about his battle with prescription drug addiction. “It’s no secret I…

The Emanuel AME tragedy creates unexpected bond during 911 call

Apr 18, 2019 6:26 PM EDT

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Two women come together through tragedy during a life changing 9-1-1 call.

Investigators set to hold press conference on Friday to discuss the death of RaNiya Wright

Apr 18, 2019 4:30 PM EDT

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The district where a fifth grader died after a school fight — held its first meeting since the child’s death.

UPDATE: Charleston Police find missing 7-year-old

Apr 13, 2019 12:37 PM EDT

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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) —UPDATE: Charleston Police Department says officers found the missing child, and say he is safe. Charleston Police Department is looking for Jamier Stanley, 7, who was reported missing Friday. Investigators believe he left his Coming Street on a black and green Huffy bicycle sometime during the evening. He’s described as being 4′ tall, and 60 pounds. He…

Lee prison offers inmates a chance for a brighter future, one year after deadly riots

Apr 13, 2019 12:12 PM EDT

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BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — Right now, re-entry in our state’s prison population is at an all-time low. Lee Correctional houses about 1,200 inmates. We previously reported on the million dollar enhancements to secure this institution. But another important part of that security is finding purpose for the inmates themselves. The Department of Corrections is tackling a key element to create a future that…

The Citadel to host SC Sen. Fritz Hollings’ funeral, former VP Joe Biden giving eulogy

Apr 8, 2019 7:49 PM EDT

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Former Vice President Joe Biden will deliver the eulogy at the funeral for South Carolina lawmaker Ernest F. “Fritz” Hollings.

Mt. Pleasant Police investigating after 2 bodies found in crashed vehicle

Apr 7, 2019 4:17 PM EDT

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MT. PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Mt. Pleasant Police Department is investigating after two bodies were found in a crashed vehicle Sunday morning. Firefighters with the Awendaw McClellanville Consolidated Fire District say they were flagged down around 1:49 a.m. on Rifle Range Rd. near Hamlin Rd. by a driver that damaged their tire. While there, firefighters say they discovered another vehicle that…