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Teenagers arrested for “hail Satan” church vandalism

UNION COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Four upstate teens are accused of carving the words “hail Satan” on a church in the upstate. Union County Sheriff David Taylor says it happened at Welcome Baptist Church on July 9th. In addition to the graffiti, deputies say other boards were damaged and two plastic columns were burned. James Murphy and three juveniles were…

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…