Author: Associated Press
Local News, Politics

SC Abortion Debate latest

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A bill banning almost all abortions in South Carolina is heading to the Senate floor for a 2020 election year fight. The Senate Medical Affairs Committee voted 9-6 to approve the “Fetal Heartbeat Protection from Abortion Act” on Tuesday. It would outlaw abortions after fetal cardiac activity can be detected, usually about six weeks after conception….
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Former SC Sheriff transferred to new prison for safety

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GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) – A former South Carolina sheriff imprisoned for misconduct has been transferred to a lockup in North Carolina for his safety. The Greenville News reports that former Greenville County Sheriff Will Lewis is now serving time in North Carolina after initially being held in South Carolina. Prison system spokeswoman Chrysti Shain says Lewis was moved as a…
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SC Abortion Ban Debate at State House

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A bill banning almost all abortions in South Carolina is heading to the Senate floor for a 2020 election year fight. The Senate Medical Affairs Committee voted 9-6 to approve the “Fetal Heartbeat Protection from Abortion Act” on Tuesday. It would outlaw abortions after fetal cardiac activity can be detected, usually about six weeks after conception….
Local News, State

Man dies after falling into grain bin full of corn

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Florence, SC (AP) — A rescue effort turned into a recovery effort after Florence County authorities say a man fell into a grain bill and died today. Florence County Coroner’s Office has identified the man as 25-year-old Andrew Rupard. Authorities say Rupard fell into a grain bin full of corn Monday morning on Scurry Road in Lake City. Officials say…

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