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S.C. man convicted of slaying, dismembering teen roommate

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LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) – A South Carolina man convicted of killing his teenage roommate and disposing of the body has been sentenced to 60 years in prison. Christopher Allen Holford, 33, pleaded guilty to murder Thursday in the February 2018 death of 18-year-old Austin Tyler Steele. Authorities say the two men lived in a mobile home near Lancaster, along with…

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Lexington Co. murder suspect arrested after deadly shooting during argument about money

LCSD deputies arrested James Patterson Friday evening
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LEXINGTON, S.C. – Deputies have arrested a murder suspect for a shooting Monday night near Red Bank. James Joseph Patterson III, 23 (LCSD) James Joseph Patterson III, 23, of Richland County faces charges of murder and possessing a weapon during a violent crime. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says Patterson shot the victim at a home in the 100 block…

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Edventure Children’s Museum hosts ‘First Responder Appreciation Day’

The free visits will run every Wednesday through the end of the year starting November 18
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Columbia, SC (WOLO) — EdVenture Children’s Museum is hosting a free “First Responder Appreciation Day” for every Wednesday until the end of the year. First Responders and their immediate families are invited to visit the museum for free beginning next Wednesday, November 18-th. Advanced tickets are encouraged through the EdVenture Children’s Museum website and keep in mind a photo ID…

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South Carolina State Univ. partners with IBM to introduce more STEM opportunities to students

Several HBCU's are taking part in IBM's nationwide initiative to bring more diversity to STEM careers
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ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) — South Carolina State University is working to give more of their students a chance to pursue careers in science and technology. The school recently entered into a $2 million partnership with IBM to help students find more ways to succeed. The Pew Research Institute says Black workers only make up about 9% of the STEM workforce….

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More than 150 new jobs coming to Sumter

Santa Cruz Nutritionals announces plans to expand operations
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Image: Santa Cruz Nutritionals Logo Sumter, SC (WOLO) –164 new jobs are coming to sumter. Santa Cruz Nutritionals announced Thursday their plans to expand operations in Sumter county. According to the Governors office,  the $84-million dollar investment includes a 24-thousand square-foot packaging center and employee facility. The location will also have a 120-thousand square foot warehouse and distribution center. The…