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SC District 20 results: Dick Harpootlian wins special election democratic primary

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Unofficial results indicate that former State Democratic Party Chairman Dick Harpootlian will win the special election democratic primary for the state’s District 20 seat. Harpootlian gained more than 80% of vote. Dayna Alane Smith only pulled in 11% while Kyle Lacio garnered 8%. Tuesday (8/14) night, Harpootlian told a crowded room of people that there’s no…
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Police: Low country teacher arrested for having sex with students, searched online if it was legal

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BEAUFORT, SC (WOLO) – A teacher in the low country faces charges accused of sleeping with two of her students. Investigators say Brittany Whetzel, 28, is charged with two counts of felony sexual battery. According to an incident report, Whetzel told friends she could not wait for one of the boys to graduate so she could have beautiful babies with…
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Kershaw County murder investigation after teenagers find body behind abandoned building

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KERSHAW COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Two teenagers discovered a body behind an abandoned cinder block building in Kershaw County Friday (8/10). According to the Sheriff’s Office it’s being investigated as a murder. The Sheriff’s Office says someone killed Tykendrick Williamson, 30, and left his body behind the building on Bob Hugh Road in Jefferson. Deputies say Williamson was previously involved…
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Almond milk recalled for having milk in it

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(WOLO) – Almond milk is being recalled for the possible presence of actual milk. More than 145,000 half-gallon cartons of almond milk are being recalled. The recall affects half-gallon Vanilla Almond Breeze cartons with a use-by date of September 2nd. People who are allergic can have a potentially serious reaction if they consume it. Categories: Local News, National News, News…
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18-year-old arrested for her baby’s death by child abuse

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Tyasia Lambright (OCSO) ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – A teenager has been arrested for the death of an infant in Orangeburg County. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Tyasia Lambright, 18, was charged with homicide by child abuse. An arrest warrant says Monday (7/30) night, a one-month-old was brought to the hospital suffering from cardiac arrest and had swollen eyes. An 18-year-old…