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Suspect arrested after attempted armed robbery in Columbia

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police have arrested and charged a man in connection with a shooting that happened near Gervais Street Saturday night. Je’nell Burton,23, is charged with Armed Robbery, Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Violent Crime and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon. Investigators believe that Burton agreed to meet a male and female who were attempting…

Former SC teacher charged with 4 counts of child cruelty

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) – A former teacher at a South Carolina intermediate school has been charged with four counts of child cruelty. Inman Police said 24-year old Brooke Ashleigh Shull was arrested Tuesday. Authorities say all the charges happened with the same student and were at Inman Intermediate School. They did not release any other details. Spartanburg School District 1…

Columbia shooting under investigation

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Police are investigating a shooting that happened in Columbia Sunday. The incident happened at 721 Vernon Street, according to medical staff. Officials say a male victim suffered a non-life threatening injury to the upper body. At this time, police believe this was an isolated incident. Investigators  are working to determine the circumstances, including identifying the suspect(s). Categories: Local…