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Woman pleads guilty to killing 17-month-old child with salt

SPARTANBURG, SC (WOLO) – An upstate woman pleaded guilty to killing her 17-month-old daughter with salt. Spartanburg prosecutor Barry Barnette says Kemberly Martines, 25, was sentenced Wednesday (7/25) to 30 years in prison. Emergency responders found the girl severely dehydrated on July 31st of last year. She died three days later. Officials say Martines did it to try to convince…

SC parent teacher driving program unveiled

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Wednesday (7/25) morning the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles unveiled its “Parent’s Supervised Driving Program.” Designed to get teens road ready, the program is a guide for parents and guardians who are teaching their children how to drive. According to the DMV the Parent’s Supervised Driving Program guidebook is available at drivers education schools across…

Lion cubs at Riverbanks Zoo have new names!

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Three lion cubs at the Riverbanks Zoo officially have names! Nearly 14,000 people voted in an online poll and the results are in. The name with the most votes was “Amara” which is Nigerian for Grace. In second place, was “Asha” meaning life or lively in Swahili. Finally, “Zari,” which is another Swahili name, meaning Golden….

Ft. Jackson introduces welcomes new Command Sgt. Major

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Fort Jackson officially welcomed a new Command Sergeant Major Friday (7/20). The Army training center welcomed Command Sergeant Major Jerimiah Gan in the change of responsibility ceremony. Gan’s position is similar to a chief operating officer. He will carry out policies and standards, as well as advise the “CEO” on all matters regarding the enlisted soldiers….