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Deputies: Couple charged with burglary after breaking into a residence in Orangeburg
A Orangeburg couple have been charged with breaking into a neighbor’s residence.
Orangeburg deputies arrest a woman charged with attempted murder after running over her sister
A North woman has been charged after intentionally running over her sister.
Bill banning drivers from holding cellphones advances
A bill that would ban drivers in South Carolina from holding cellphones in their hands has passed its first hurdle.
Deputies: Sumter woman charged with pouring water on sleeping infant child on Facebook
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation of a woman regarding improper treatment of an infant after viewing disturbing images on Facebook.
South Carolina police officer charged with domestic violence
The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office said that Georgetown police officer Brandon Rowell has been charged by the woman with whom he lives.
‘Ban the box’ ordinance could prohibit Columbia employers from asking about criminal history
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- During Mayor Steve Benjamin’s state of the city speech Tuesday night he spoke a lot about compassion and second chances. Benjamin brought up a Ban the Box ordinance that will require city contractors to remove questions regarding criminal offenses from job applications city-wide. The mayor said the city of Columbia already implements ban the box tactics in its…
Mayor Steve Benjamin addresses Allen Benedict Court housing crisis
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Mayor Steve Benjamin addressed several issues for the city of Columbia Tuesday night, but the Allen Benedict court housing crisis was front and center. “The tragic deaths of Mr. Calvin Witherspoon, Jr. & Mr. Derrick Caldwell Roper only underscore the urgency and creativity with which we should be working together to pursue more public sector & private sector…
Silva’s big night not enough, as No. 1 Tennessee tramples USC, 92-70
Chris Silva had 28 points — only six the second half — and 10 rebounds for South Carolina, which fell to 1-13 all time against No. 1 opponents.
Study: Too much screen time for kids can lead to developmental problems
A study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics, warns that kids who spend too much time in front of a screen could run into problems with communication, motor skills, problem solving and social skills. Categories: National News, News
