Religious festival stampede in Israel kills at least 45, hurts dozens
By Josef Federman
A stampede at a religious festival in northern Israel killed at least 45 people and injured about 150 early Friday.
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Proposed bill would give parents ‘no resuscitate’ rights for terminally ill children
The measure was approved by panel of SC Senators, now heads to Senate floor for consideration
Columbia, SC (AP) — A bill that aims to give parents more power over care for their terminally ill child. Right now in the state of South Carolina emergency responders are not able to approve ‘do not resuscitate’ orders for children under the age of 18. That could change if this proposal becomes law. Thursday, the Senate Medical Affairs committee…
Police identify man accused of breaking into home, sexually assaulting inside
Authorities say the incident took place along Greene Street Thursday morning
Image: Columbia Police Department Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Columbia Police now have the identity of a man they say is accused of breaking into a Greene Street and sexually assaulting a woman inside. Authorities say 39 year old Robert Drayton is suspected of breaking into the home around 4 am Thursday morning. Columbia Police say the victim was given medical…
Former Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence drafted No. 1 by Jaguars
Former Clemson Quarterback Trevor Lawrence made history Thursday night, becoming the first former Tiger to be taken first overall in the NFL Draft.
SC Sheriff’s Association honors fallen Sumter County deputy with Medal of Valor
In a ceremony held Tuesday evening, the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association honored fallen Sumter County Deputy Andrew Gillette with the Medal of Valor. Cpl. Gillette was killed in the line of duty on February 25, 2020.
SCSO: Previously convicted sex offender accused of engaging in sexual activity with 14-year-old
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says a man has been arrested after he was accused of engaging in sexual activity with a 14-year-old victim.
SCSO: Sumter man arrested after attempting to meet a person believed to be a minor for sexual activity
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says a man has been arrested after he attempted to meet someone he believed to be a 15-year-old-girl for sexual activity.
OCSO: One suspect arrested for the theft of catalytic converters, deputies looking for another
The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office says one man is in custody and they are searching for another in connection with the theft of catalytic converters.
SCSO: Four juveniles facing consequences after bringing a firearm and drugs on school property.
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says four juveniles were detained at Lakewood High School Thursday afternoon, after drugs and a firearm were found in their car.
RCSD on the search for kidnapping suspect after missing teen is found dead in Lexington County
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Thursday morning, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department held a press conference to provide an update on a Northeast Columbia teen reported missing since April 5. Sheriff Leon Lott says the body of 15-year-old Sanaa Amenhotep was found Thursday morning in Lexington County. Officials say she likely voluntarily left her home with two men that night, but it…
