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Lexington woman accused of leaving newborn in trash bag after giving birth

LEXINGTON, S.C.(WOLO) – Lexington County detectives have arrested a Lexington woman in connection with the death of her newborn child. Brennan Hailey Geller, 21, is charged with homicide by child abuse because she failed to provide medical care for the infant she delivered in her car Friday night, according to an arrest warrant. Geller placed the newborn in a trash…

Newberry Community Invited to take part in National Night Out

NEWBERRY, SC (WOLO)–The City of Newberry is taking part in Tuesday’s National Night Out event. The city will host an event at Mollohon Park (211 Player Street) from 6-8 p.m. According to organizers, the Newberry Fire Department will be on site to talk about fire and life safety and staff will be on hand to discuss the importance of recruiting…

Former President Bill Clinton Honors Dick Riley At USC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)–  Former president Bill Clinton was in the capital city to honor Dick Riley and congratulate his contribution to the South Carolina Political Collections at USC. Richard Riley has a long history in public service; from State representative, to senator, to South Carolina’s governor, and then U.S. Secretary of Education. Riley’s good friend, former president Bill Clinton, said he…

Judge allows rate cut to stand for failed nuclear plants

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A federal judge will allow a 15 percent rate cut to show up on bills of a private South Carolina utility ordered by lawmakers after the company lost billions of dollars on two nuclear plants that were never finished. Judge Michelle Childs ruled Monday that the cut, retroactive to April, can start showing up on South…

Ft. Bragg soldier charged in the death of a SC woman has been found dead

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) – A Ft. Bragg soldier charged in the death of a South Carolina woman has been found dead. Dorchester County coroner Paul Brouthers tells media outlets that 19-year-old Chandler Ari Dunmeyer shot himself in his mother’s home in the Summerville area on Sunday. Brouthers says his mother heard the shot and found Dunmeyer dead. Dunmeyer had…

LIVE: Former President Bill Clinton helps opens special collection honoring former Gov. Dick Riley

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton is traveling to South Carolina next month to honor a former governor who served in his Cabinet, as well as on his campaign. The University of South Carolina announced Wednesday that Clinton is scheduled to speak at an Aug. 6 reception in Columbia to officially open the special collections of former Gov….