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Father and Son Accused of making threats against South Carolina Deputy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say a father and son are accused making threats against a South Carolina deputy. The State Law Enforcement Division tells media outlets Thursday 48-year-old Jesse Junior Salmond and 18-year-old Skigerria Tyreck Salmond were charged with threatening life, person or family of a public employee and criminal. Police say Jessie Salmond threatened to harm an unknown…
SC Manufacturer Expanding, Bringing New Jobs
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — An Horry County manufacturer is expanding, bringing more jobs to South Carolina. According to the Governor’s office, Sure Trac is projected to bring $2.5 million of capital investment and create approximately 20 new positions over the next five years. Sure Trac manufactures axles for a variety of applications, including utility trailers and manufactured homes, say officials….
Federal Prosecutor in South Carolina nominated for Appellate Court position
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A longtime federal prosecutor in South Carolina has been nominated for an appellate court position. The White House announced Thursday that Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Richardson had been picked to fill a vacancy on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va. Richardson has been a South Carolina federal prosecutor since 2009 and currently…
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 Prosecutors said a customer complained that he hadn’t withdrawn more than $27,000 from his account at Regions Bank, and Shaufelberger, who…
Former Gamecock Hayden Hurst taken 25th overall by Baltimore
Former Gamecock tight end Hayden Hurst was selected 25th overall in the 2018 NFL Draft Thursday night by the Baltimore Ravens, becoming the first USC player taken in the first round since Jadeveon Clowney in 2014.
Sistercare women of the year
Two woman who survived domestic violence are recognized as Sistercare’s Women of the Year.
Condon questioned over possible Santee Cooper takeover
A potential taker for Santee Cooper Utility is questioned. What he told a State panel his objectives would be to turn things around.
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…
