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4 SC men sentenced for international wildlife smuggling of protected turtles

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COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO) – The US Attorney announced that four South Carolina men were sentenced for international wildlife smuggling. Steven Verren Baker, 38, of Holly Hill, pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to smuggle wildlife. A judge also ordered Baker to forfeit over $263,000 in proceeds. In February 2019, Joseph Logan Brooks, 29, was sentenced to five months incarceration…

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Rep. Joe Cunningham introduces legislation to prevent carbon monoxide deaths

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – One of South Carolina’s representatives in Washington wants to make sure what happened at Allen-Benedict Court Apartments never happens again. Today, Congressman Joe Cunningham introduced the Safe Housing for Families Act. The bill would require the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide carbon monoxide detectors in all public housing units. “Every parent deserves…
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Blythewood HS teacher surprised with “Teacher of the Year” nomination

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BLYTHEWOOD, SC (WOLO) – A midlands teacher got a big surprise Tuesday (3/12) morning. Blythewood High School’s teacher Sue Weems was named one of the finalists for “South Carolina Teacher of the Year.” Ms. Weems teaches tenth and eleventh grade English and has also published fifty short stories for children. The teacher of the year will be selected on May…
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Man charged with arson in connection with Bamberg fire

Rob Dew,

Courtesy Bamberg Detention Center Bamberg, S.C. (WOLO)– Investigators say a massive fire that destroyed four buildings in downtown Bamberg was started by a candle. According to an incident report released by SLED, Randy Bloom told investigators he lit a candle which cause other materials to catch fire. Investigators say Bloom admitted he saw the fire spreading and did nothing to…