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Police Chief hires veteran officer, didn’t know he faced criminal charges elsewhere

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ATLANTIC BEACH, SC (WPDE) – A former police officer faces criminal charges, including solicitation of a minor, but somehow managed to get another job. The Atlantic Beach Police Chief says he didn’t know there was a major investigation into his new employee. Watch the video above for the full story. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: SCNews
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Former deputies to be charged for death of patients trapped in flooded van

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Charges are expected Friday against two South Carolina law enforcement officers who were transporting two mental patients who drowned while locked in the back of a van during Hurricane Florence, according to a prosecutor’s statements to several media outlets. Stephen Flood will be charged with two counts each of reckless homicide and involuntary manslaughter, Solicitor Ed…
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Another package thief targeted Columbia homes on Christmas day

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Someone stole a package off a front porch on Christmas day in Columbia. Columbia Police released surveillance video hoping someone recognizes the thief who hit a home on River Drive. If you have any information on this crime, call the Columbia Police Department or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Categories: Local News, News Tags: SCNews