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Parents arrested after baby found drowned in bathtub

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LAURNES COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Parents of a one-year-old were arrested Thursday (8/23) after deputies say their baby drowned in a bathtub. Investigators with the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, say one-year-old Logan Sumeral was found unresponsive in a bathtub by a sibling. According to deputies, the mother and step-father, Kimberly and Joshua Collins, were in another room at the time…
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Kroger plans to phase out plastic bags by 2025

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Kroger is joining the growing list of companies saying so-long to plastic bags. The grocery chain announced Thursday (8/23) morning that they will phase out one-time use plastic grocery bags by 2025. According to the company, the move is part of its “Zero Hunger, Zero Waste” campaign. Categories: Local News, National News, News Tags: SCNews
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Citadel staff member arrested for sexual abuse of a cadet

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CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) – A staff member at The Citadel is accused of sexual abuse involving a cadet. According to SLED, Kenneth Boes turned himself in to face charges of third degree criminal sexual conduct and giving alcohol to a minor. According to an incident report, Boes is accused of assaulting the cadet on multiple occasions between September of 2017…
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Search called off for bodies of victims claimed by serial killer Todd Kohlhepp

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SPARTANBURG, SC (WOLO) – Deputies in the upstate say they have called off a search for two possible bodies connected to convicted serial killer Todd Kohlhepp. The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office says numerous deputies found no evidence during a thorough search to support Kohlhepp’s claim of additional victims. Kohlhepp allegedly refused to show them the location of the bodies. Sheriff…

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Victim of deadly alligator attack was a beloved kindergarten teacher

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HILTON HEAD, SC (WOLO) – We’re learning more about Cassandra Cline, the woman killed by an alligator this week in South Carolina. The 45-year-old teacher from New York was trying to save her dog after an alligator bit its leash while on a walk in Hilton Head. The gator pulled them both into the water, killing the beloved kindergarten teacher….