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Attorneys: Murdaugh believed ending his life was his only option

Sep 15, 2021 9:58 AM EDT

Rob Dew,

Colleton Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Attorneys for former attorney Alex Murdaugh released a statement Wednesday morning following the announcement that SLED was investigating the attempt on his life as an orchestrated suicide attempt. The statement reads, On September 4, it became clear Alex believed that ending his life was his only option. Today, he knows that’s not true. For the last…

SLED: Alex Murdaugh conspired with man to shoot him in the head

SLED says Murdaugh intended to die so his son could collect a $10 million life-insurance policy

Sep 14, 2021 11:44 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A man was arrested Tuesday for assisted suicide in the case of prominent low country attorney Alex Murdaugh being shot in the head September 4 in Hampton County. Curtis Edward Smith, 61, faces charges of assisted suicide, assault and battery of a high aggravated nature, pointing and presenting a firearm, insurance fraud, and conspiracy to commit…

Lexington school district finds way to keep kids learning in the classroom

Sep 14, 2021 7:04 PM EDT

Alex Tejada,

Lexington Two reinstated a mask mandate. This is something the governor continues to speak against.

Columbia Fire Deptartment announces passing of battalion chief after brief illness

Sep 14, 2021 6:27 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The Columbia Fire Department announced that Battalion Chief Joseph Casey Desso passed away Monday night after a brief illness.

Local Living: Litter pickup with Keep the Midlands Beautiful Saturday, Riverbanks ZOOfari on Friday night and more!

Sep 14, 2021 6:10 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Local Living: Litter pickup with Keep the Midlands Beautiful Saturday, Riverbanks ZOOfari on Friday night and more!

Orangeburg County deputies investigating mailbox thieves targeting outgoing bill payments

Sep 14, 2021 6:10 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

“We’ve gotten multiple reports of bill payments being taken from mailboxes,” said Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell. “Those checks are then altered from their intended use and the money is taken from the victim’s account.”

Officials break ground on new aquarium and reptile center at Riverbanks Zoo

Sep 14, 2021 5:33 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Fish and reptiles will soon have a new home at the Riverbanks Zoo. Officials broke ground on the Darnal W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium and Reptile Conservation Center.

DHEC: Bat found in Orangeburg County tests positive for rabies

Sep 14, 2021 5:08 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

DHEC says a rabid bat was found in Orangeburg County. Officials say it was found near Springdale Drive and Saint Matthews Road.

RCSD: Business the sheriff calls “a strain on law enforcement and the neighbors who live around it” no longer can sell alcohol

Sep 14, 2021 4:42 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

A store on North Main Street that Sheriff Leon Lott calls “a strain on law enforcement and the neighbors who live around it” is no longer permitted to serve alcohol.

Authorities conduct environmental testing ahead of demolition of Allen Benedict Court

Sep 14, 2021 12:31 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

One of the oldest public housing complexes in America is set to be demolished. The complex was closed in January of 2019 when a carbon monoxide leak lead to the deaths of two residents and forced hundreds of people to evacuate.

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Attorneys: Murdaugh believed ending his life was his only option

SLED: Alex Murdaugh conspired with man to shoot him in the head

SLED says Murdaugh intended to die so his son could collect a $10 million life-insurance policy

Lexington school district finds way to keep kids learning in the classroom

Columbia Fire Deptartment announces passing of battalion chief after brief illness

Local Living: Litter pickup with Keep the Midlands Beautiful Saturday, Riverbanks ZOOfari on Friday night and more!

Orangeburg County deputies investigating mailbox thieves targeting outgoing bill payments

Officials break ground on new aquarium and reptile center at Riverbanks Zoo

DHEC: Bat found in Orangeburg County tests positive for rabies

RCSD: Business the sheriff calls “a strain on law enforcement and the neighbors who live around it” no longer can sell alcohol

Authorities conduct environmental testing ahead of demolition of Allen Benedict Court

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