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SC Loggerhead Sea Turtle Released into Ocean

MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (AP) – A loggerhead sea turtle that was treated at two aquariums on the South Carolina coast was released into the ocean. The turtle, named “Magnolia,” was found stranded on the beach at North Litchfield Beach last spring. She was treated at aquariums in Charleston and Myrtle Beach was released Saturday. Categories: Local News

Three Teens Accused in String of Armed Robberies in Lexington County

LEXINGTON, S.C (WOLO)) Three teens are behind bars accused in a string of robberies. Lexington County deputies have charged Wesley Alexander Anderson, 17, and Jasmine Taylor, 18 with five counts of armed robbery. The suspects are accused of holding up a total of five people at three locations, according to arrest warrants. A Sixteen year old suspect also faces charges. Deputies say…

Senator Tim Scott Proposes Ft. Moultrie and Ft. Sumter be Named National Parks

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, the first black U.S. senator from the deep South since Reconstruction, is proposing that the site where the Civil War began be raised in status to a national park. The Republican lawmaker has introduced a Senate bill creating the Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Park. Fort Sumter on Charleston…