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Richland deputies search for brothers accused in connection to shots fired call

ABC Columbia Staff,

(photo: RCSD) (photo: RCSD) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hoping the public can help them locate a pair of brothers accused in a recent shots fired call. Authorities say the incident happened March 10th, around 11 PM when deputies were called to the 100 block of Manorwood Court for reports of multple shots fired. Deputies…
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SC Department of Ed announces Teacher of the Year finalists

ABC Columbia Staff,

(Photo: SC Dept. of Ed.) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Department of Education has released the full list of finalists who could walk away with the honor of being this year’s Teacher of the Year. The annual event which had grown in size and popularity holds the “Academy Awards” gala each year. The event celebrates teachers here in…
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Witness: Many dead in New Zealand mosque shooting

A witness says many people have been killed in a mass shooting at a mosque in the New Zealand city of Christchurch; police urge people to stay indoors
Associated Press,

By MARK BAKER and NICK PERRY Many people were killed in a mass shooting at a mosque in the New Zealand city of Christchurch on Friday, a witness said. Police have not yet described the scale of the shooting but urged people in central Christchurch to stay indoors. Witness Len Peneha said he saw a man dressed in black enter…
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Charleston jogger reportedly beaten for smiling, waving at bicyclist

Associated Press,

Charleston, SC (AP) —Police in Charleston say a jogger was badly beaten after simply waving and smiling at a passing bicyclist. The Charleston Post and Courier says Monday night a woman jogging along the West Ashley Greenway smiled and waved at the man who then screamed “what are you looking at”? Investigators say he then tackled the victim from behind…