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South Carolina man charged in infant daughter’s death

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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – A South Carolina man has been arrested and charged in the death of his infant daughter. News outlets reported that 29-year-old Troy Abraham Wilson of North Charleston was charged Monday night with homicide by child abuse. Wilson was being held in the Charleston County jail. He waived his right to a bond hearing. It was…
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SC Lawmaker wants federal investigation into former Tri-County board

Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A state lawmaker wants a federal investigation into “possible illegal activities” by an ousted Tri-County Co-op board. On Wednesday, Rep. Wendy Brawley penned a letter to US Attorney Sherri Lydon. “The customers in Tri-County were taken advantage of by their board members,” Brawley said. “The only way that gets done is to actually investigate what the board has…
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Citadel staff member arrested for sexual abuse of a cadet

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CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) – A staff member at The Citadel is accused of sexual abuse involving a cadet. According to SLED, Kenneth Boes turned himself in to face charges of third degree criminal sexual conduct and giving alcohol to a minor. According to an incident report, Boes is accused of assaulting the cadet on multiple occasions between September of 2017…
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Search called off for bodies of victims claimed by serial killer Todd Kohlhepp

ABC Columbia Staff,

SPARTANBURG, SC (WOLO) – Deputies in the upstate say they have called off a search for two possible bodies connected to convicted serial killer Todd Kohlhepp. The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office says numerous deputies found no evidence during a thorough search to support Kohlhepp’s claim of additional victims. Kohlhepp allegedly refused to show them the location of the bodies. Sheriff…
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New Pollinator Garden all a-bloom in City of Columbia

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–There is a lot of buzz around a new garden in Columbia. Wednesday, city officials cut the ribbon on a new ‘Pollinator’ garden at Hyatt Park. The garden features flowers that specifically attract a wide range of pollinators like, bees, hummingbirds, beetles and butterflies. If you’d like to see the garden, Hyatt Park is on Jackson Avenue near…

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Victim of deadly alligator attack was a beloved kindergarten teacher

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HILTON HEAD, SC (WOLO) – We’re learning more about Cassandra Cline, the woman killed by an alligator this week in South Carolina. The 45-year-old teacher from New York was trying to save her dog after an alligator bit its leash while on a walk in Hilton Head. The gator pulled them both into the water, killing the beloved kindergarten teacher….
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SC Red Cross Sending 3 Members to Hawaii for Hurricane preps

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Three members of the South Carolina Red Cross are headed to Hawaii, ahead of Hurricane Lane. The Red Cross says the disaster responders will help with the operation of shelters, and other needs. The crews will also provide support for staff on the islands. Hurricane Lane is churning toward Hawaii’s Big Island and Maui. Categories: Local News, News
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Measles confirmed in South Carolina for first time in 20 years

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  COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)–  The highly contagious measles virus is now confirmed in the Palmetto State. This is the first confirmed case in the state this year and the Department of Health and Environmental control is warning parents.  It has been more than 20 years since South Carolina has seen a case of the measles. Many states across the country have…
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Suspect Wanted for Touching Woman in Target

Rob Dew,

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)–  Lexington police are looking for a man they say inappropriately touched a woman in Target on Sunset Blvd. Investigators say on August 10th the suspect approached the woman and began touching her on her inner thigh. When she confronted the suspect, investigators say he claimed it was an accident and and walked away. Police describe the suspect…