Suspect dead after hours long standoff with Lexington County Sheriff’s Department
The suspect made multiple posts on social media, giving personal updates from inside his home as the day played out.
Author: Lee Williams
Fort Jackson holds memorial service for SFC Jaime Contreras, reports cause of death still unknown
“And what happened out there is unfortunate. Unfortunate. And by all means we’re still investigating what happened out there because I don’t know what caused SFC Contreras to die. I want to know as well,” says CSM Rickey Jackson.
DHEC recognizes World Sickle Cell Day, provides assistance programs
“The more individuals that do talk about it, the more who are educated about it, the more likelihood it will lead to… hopefully… a cure one day in the future for those living with sickle cell disease,” says Malerie Hartsell with DHEC.
New report from SC Agencies spotlights social isolation in Senior Adults
According to The South Carolina Institute of Mental and Public Health and The South Carolina Department on Aging, the release of its new report, entitled “Addressing Social Isolation in Older Adults as a Determinant of Health,” shines light on the health risks of social isolation in older adults and serves as a call to action for agencies around the state.
Incarcerated fathers voice bedtime stories for their children
“I always talk to him and tell him to always shoot for what he wants, to be what he wants to be in life. And this ain’t the place to be at. Everybody makes mistakes, but you gotta correct them and do better. That’s why I chose this book,” says the inmate.
Former officer says, “Multiple Sclerosis is not going to stop me” on journey to help others
“MS (multiple sclerosis) is not going to stop me. It’s not the end all, tell all,” says Mitchell.
Segra Park to host “Southeastern BBQ Showdown,” the first of its kind in the U.S.
Mark Conway with Mark Conway Media says they’ve already received interest from food competitors across the world — including Dubai, Japan, and Australia.
New report shines light on the effects of older adults experiencing social isolation
According to The South Carolina Institute of Mental and Public Health and The South Carolina Department on Aging, the release of its new report, entitled “Addressing Social Isolation in Older Adults as a Determinant of Health,” shines light on the health risks of social isolation in older adults and serves as a call to action for agencies around the state.
Suspect dead after shootout with deputies near Two Notch Road
“He came out shooting at our deputies. The two individual deputies that were the initial ones on scene, as soon as they arrived, and exited their vehicle, he shot at them with a pistol,” Deputy Chief Maria Yturria says.
Site of Lakeview School honored by National Register of Historic Places
“I thoroughly feel just as warm about Lakeview today as I did back then,” says Isola Washington-Calhoun, who graduated from Lakeview High in 1947.
