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DSS: Long-overdue computer system will be finished in 2019

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Department of Social Services officials say the latest company hired to build a computer system for tracking deadbeat parents will complete its work in 2019, 22 years after the federal deadline. Meanwhile, federal fines continue.

Man In Custody Regarding Newberry H.S. Arson

Newberry, SC (WOLO)-A 24-year-old homeless man is in custody tonight... charged with arson in a fire at Newberry High School. Lorenzo O-brian Patterson is being held at The Newberry County Detention Center.

DSS Director Nominee Clears Another Hurdle

The Governor's nominee to take over the Department of Social Services is one step closer to confirmation. Susan Alford's nomination was approved Wednesday by a full Senate committee.

Search Narrows In Hunt For Alleged Kidnapper

Chesterfield, SC (WOLO)- Police have narrowed their search for a so-called survivalist accused of kidnapping his stepdaughter. According to arrest warrants for another case involving Harland "Donnell" Melton... he's accused of beating two teen boys with a cane outside his Jefferson home back in October.

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