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South Carolina Woman Pleads Guilty to Embezzling from a Bank

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A federal prosecutor says a South Carolina woman has pleaded guilty to embezzling $40,000 from a bank. U.S. Attorney Beth Blake said Thursday that 31-year-old Amy June Shaufelberger will be sentenced at a later date. Prosecutors said a customer complained that he hadn’t withdrawn more than $27,000 from his account at Regions Bank, and Shaufelberger, who…

National Walk at Lunch Day at the Statehouse

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A record 1,600 walkers laced up their shoes to take part in “National Walk at Lunch Day”. The annual event at the Statehouse is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield and is aimed at getting people to take time out for their health. Organizers say there are plenty of benefits to walking. Categories: Local News, News,…

Midlands family suing American Airlines for wrongful death

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – The family of a Midlands woman is suing American Airlines after she died during a flight from Hawaii. Attorneys say Brittany Oswell of Lexington suffered an embolism and went into cardiac arrest on the flight. Attorneys say she later died in a Texas hospital. Her parents and widowed husband have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against…

Children’s Trust aims to keep your child safe

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – A major partnership is aiming to keep your child safe when you get in the car and today Children’s Trust hosted a car seat check at the State House. Organizers say the goal is to ensure children are riding in seats that properly fit and are correctly installed. For more information on car seats and installation,…

Columbia’s $1 million lottery winner is a dedicated employee

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) –  A Columbia woman was waiting patiently for the South Carolina Education Lottery’s Claims Center to open this morning. She was in a hurry to get to work but wanted to collect her $1 million winnings first. “I’m a simple person,” the winner said, awaiting her payment. “This just means a more comfortable life.” She told lottery…