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Florence sheriff’s law enforcement certification suspended

ABC Team,

Florence Co., S.C. (WPDE)–Florence County Sheriff Kenney Boone’s law enforcement certification has been suspended as of Monday. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Training Council voted on the suspension Monday. They say at this time, he can no longer execute or perform any law enforcement duties or activities. Last month, the South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association removed Boone from its association. Boone…
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Woman accused in 11 month old daughter’s death to appear in court

ABC Team,

Chesterfield Co., (WPDE)–Breanna Lewis is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Chesterfield County Courthouse in connection with homicide by child abuse in the death of her 11-month-old daughter last May in Chesterfield County, according to 4th Circuit Deputy Solicitor Kernard E. Redmond. Redmond can’t release the specifics of a hearing due to a gag order…
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SCDOT prohibiting lane closures to ease Memorial Day travel

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Memorial Day typically kicks off the summer travel season. This Memorial Day the South Carolina Department of Transportation announced it will prohibit lane closures on interstate highways for non-emergency highway work. The SCDOT says these restrictions will be in place from 6 a.m. on Friday, May 24, until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28.  According to SCDOT officials…
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Small Business Association works to give personal care advice

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Many challenges come with owning a small business, but Monday night business owners were invited to a a panel discussion to alleviate some of the stress that comes along with it. The panel discussion was held at Conver-Space to give those with a business a chance to have a “real talk” about self care and personal…