Suspect arrested for fatally shooting 3 people in Abbeville
Police: 3 dead in South Carolina shooting, hunt for suspect
SLED authorities say a 19-year-old has been arrested and charged for killing three people in an apartment complex.
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SC man in hospital after being hit by falling tree
by Tonya Brown
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A man is in a hospital after being hit by a falling tree during Saturday’s storms on Marlboro Street in the McColl area of Marlboro County, according to McColl Police Chief Billy Stubbs. Stubbs said he’s not sure of the man’s condition. The man’s relative said he’s in the intensive care unit at a Florence hospital…
State trooper killed in off-duty incident
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A state trooper has died in an off-duty incident according to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety. TFC Jesse D. Cannon, a member of the Troop 8 Criminal Interdiction Unit died Saturday, June 22, in Greenville around 2:30 p.m. TFC Cannon had served with SCHP since 2014. He was a K9 handler in Troop Three. “The Highway…
Man possibly killed by alligator on Kiawah Island
by Drew Tripp
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC (WCIV) — Officials are trying to determine if an elder man found dead Saturday, June 22, at a pond on Kiawah Island was killed by an alligator. The man’s body was found shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday, about 2 hours after authorities say they were first notified of a missing person from property adjacent to the pond. The…
Confederate flag won’t rise at Statehouse this July
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — This year, the Confederate flag won’t temporarily be raised at the South Carolina Statehouse to mark the day it was permanently taken down. A group calling for racial fairness — Showing Up for Racial Justice Columbia — has a permit to rally on the capitol grounds July 10. The South Carolina Secessionist Party has raised a…
Neglect charges after baby suffocates on pillow in car seat
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say a 3-month-old child in South Carolina died after a couple left the infant face down on a pillow in a car seat. The State Law Enforcement Division said 27-year-old Tempestt Latabotha James and 26-year-old Ledarius Thomas are both charged with unlawful neglect of a child. Arrest warrants say the child suffocated May 26 at…
House Democrats train 2020 focus on minority, young voters
Photo by: Elijah Nixon COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The leader of House Democrats’ political arm wants to build on 2018 midterm gains by turning out more voters who are young and diverse. Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairwoman Cheri Bustos said Friday that the organization is honing in on 70-plus districts held by Republicans or newly-minted Democrats. The Illinois Democrat spoke…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for the Midlands through the night
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Another round of strong to possibly severe thunderstorms may move through the Midlands Saturday afternoon and evening. A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of South Carolina until 9 p.m. A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina until 9 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/5nZqPXX20l — NWS Columbia (@NWSColumbia) June…
Lexington County deputy on paid leave after DUI arrest
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Lexington County deputy is on paid administrative leave after South Carolina state troopers say he hit another car while driving under the influence. Troopers say they arrested Robert Scott Smith, 57, after he failed a field sobriety test and refused to take a Breathalyzer test. Smith, who has been a Lexington County deputy since 1983, was…
Elephants moving out of Riverbanks Zoo, White Rhinos moving in
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you’re headed to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden this weekend, check out the Elephants. The Zoo will soon be saying goodbye to some of its oldest residents. A pair of elephants, 48-year-old Robin and 37-year-old Belle will be transferred to a new herd. Image Riverbanks Zoo Courtesy: Larry Cameron Riverbanks Zoo officials say they are working with…
