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Sumter man charged with murder in beating death

Rob Dew,

Photo:SPD Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– Sumter police say a disagreement led to the assault and ultimately the death of a 57 year old man earlier this week. Investigators say Thomas Brooks, 42, is charged with murder in connection with the death of Stevy Pleasant. According to police a passerby found Pleasant just after midnight Tuesday lying in the road on Carolina…
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Newberry College addresses bullying on social media

Rob Dew,

Newberry CollegeSource: @NewberryCollege – Twitter Newberry, S.C. (WOLO)–A spokesperson for Newberry College says a social media post is affecting the college community and is under investigation. The specifics of the post were not released due to what the college calls, “matters of privacy.” The statement on behalf of Newberry College and its athletic department says the College does not condone…

Deputies Ambushed In Northeast Columbia Subdivision
Local News, Richland

Deputies ambushed in Northeast Columbia subdivision

Lee Williams,

Sheriff Leon Lott says deputies with Richland County Sheriff’s Department were ambushed with gunfire at around 5:30 a.m. this morning at Carriage Oaks subdivision in Northeast Columbia.

Deputies were called to the neighborhood over a possible domestic dispute. But when the deputies arrived to the home, the homeowners told deputies that they had no dispute and didn’t call the police. As deputies left the home, more than fifteen shots were fired from an assault rifle in their direction–striking the deputies’ vehicles.
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USGS reports small earthquake near Elgin

Rob Dew,

Source: USGS Elgin, S.C. (WOLO)–Stop me if you’ve heard this before. The US Geological Survey has reported a 1.9 magnitude earthquake just under two miles east of Elgin. The same area has been subject to dozens of small quakes since the end of last year. Categories: Local News, News, Richland