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Faye Swetlik’s autopsy results to be released Tuesday

Alexis Frazier,

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has confirmed that the autopsy of Faye Marie Swetlik was completed on Saturday. The preliminary results of that autopsy are not being released at this time out of respect for Faye’s family. Fisher said that the family needs privacy and time to process the information. The findings regarding Faye’s autopsy will be…

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Mom fights for SC balcony inspection law after son’s death

by Jeffrey Collins, The Associated Press
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators want more information about a bill that would require state inspectors to check on wooden balconies on hotels, apartment buildings and other multifamily dwellings. Jennifer Mykytyn’s son died in 2008 after he slipped and fell through a rotten wooden railing on a balcony at his Massachusetts apartment. Mykytyn advocated for inspection laws in…
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Faye Swetlik’s body escorted from MUSC to Lexington Co. by deputies

Alexis Frazier, ABC Team,

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The body of Faye Swetlik, a 6-year-old South Carolina girl who authorities found dead on Thursday, is receiving a police escort back home. 6yr old #FayeSwetlik’s motorcade has made it to its destination, the Caughman-Hartman Funeral Home in Lexington. #RIP baby girl. Fly high Faye! 💕 @abc_columbia pic.twitter.com/7jgJj23Dx3 — Alexis Frazier (@AlexisFrazierTV) February 15, 2020 After almost…
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Details in homicide of Faye Swetlik: 911 Call released by Police

Police released the audio from the 9-1-1 call that Faye’s mother made when she realized her daughter was missing.
Tim Scott,

CAYCE, SC (WOLO)– The Cayce Department of Public Safety reveals new details in the murder investigation of six-year-old Faye Swetlik. They identified the man whose body was found near Faye’s Thursday as 30-year-old Coty Taylor. Police also released the audio from the 9-1-1 call that Faye’s mother made when she realized her daughter was missing. ABC Columbia’s Tim Scott has…
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SC DOT: Road Closure set for Intersection in Lexington County

Temporary road closure for Devils Backbone Road near the intersection of US Highway 378 in Lexington County
Crysty Vaughan,

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– If your commute takes you down Devils Backbone Road , there is a traffic alert.  The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is announcing a temporary road closure for Devils Backbone Road near the intersection of US Highway 378 in Lexington County.  The road closure is necessary for a realignment and construction project to improve safety at…
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Lawmakers discussing several options for the future of Santee Cooper

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COLUMBIA, SC (AP) – Lawmakers are set to discuss the future of state-owned utility Santee Cooper next month. State senators reviewed a report by the State Department of Administration this week that details the options for the troubled power provider. Those include an offer to purchase the company by Next Era Energy of Florida, an offer to manage the company…
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Prayer vigil for Faye Swetlik set for Saturday

ABC Columbia Staff,

(Courtesy: Cayce DPS) Columbia, SC (WOLO) —A local group is hosting a vigil for 6 year old Faye Swetlik Saturday February 15th. The event organizer says Faye touched a lot of lives, not only here in the Midlands but also dozens around the world. Members of the public are invited to gather at the Palms to Palmetto located at 3357…
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Latest Developments in Faye Swetlik case: Police link neighbor, autopsies scheduled

Crysty Vaughan, Tim Scott,

CAYCE, SC (WOLO)– Cayce Police continue their investigation into the homicide of six year old Faye Swetlik. Our Tim Scott has an update from the scene. Cayce Department of Public Safety officials, on Friday, identified the man whose body was found in the same neighborhood as the six year old’s body, as that of 30-year-old Coty Scott Taylor. Police say…
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Talking to your kids about a young life taken too soon

It can be tough to cope with Faye Swetlik's untimely death, especially if you have children yourself. It can also be hard to talk to them about the senseless act.
Maria Szatkowski,

Cayce, S.C. (WOLO) — It can be tough to cope with Faye Swetlik’s untimely death, especially if you have children yourself. It can also be hard to talk to them about the senseless act. “The impact for this family and community will be permanent. But in time, it’s not something they’re going to get over, but it’s something they’re going…
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Public utility’s future in SC up for discussion in Legislature

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina lawmakers are getting ready for more than a dozen complex meetings over the next month as they decide what to do with state-owned utility Santee Cooper. The first meeting took place Thursday before an audience comprising about 70 senators and House members and a few reporters. No questions were allowed as officials spent nearly…