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Sumter Co. officials arrest burglary suspect after leaving jacket with his name at the scene

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Jehrode Hodge SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Sumter County Sheriff Officials have arrested a man in connection with larceny and burglary after her allegedly left evidence that clearly identified him at the scene. Officials say on April 21, Jehrode Hodge, 30, went the S&S Muffler Shop in Sumter through an unlocked door. While there he stole speakers and amplifiers from…
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North Charleston Boeing workers vote to unionize

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NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) – There is now a union presence at Boeing’s North Charleston plant. In a rare victory for organized labor in the south, 104 of 169 flight line workers voted to join the International Association of Machinists. Boeing says it believes the so-called micro-unit is illegal and will appeal. A plant wide union vote failed in in…
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Sheriff: Baby found dead may have died from natural causes

ABC Columbia Staff,

CHESTERFIELD, SC (WOLO) – Chesterfield County Sheriff Jay Brooks says a baby found dead Tuesday may have died from natural causes. 11-month-old Harlee Lewis was found in a diaper box in a field behind her home by deputies, after her mother allegedly called 9-1-1 claiming a kidnapping and attack while checking the mail. Brooks says the child’s mother, Breanna Lewis,…
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Mother of 11-month-old found dead charged with improper disposal of human remains

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CHESTERFIELD, SC (WOLO) – Investigators say Breanna Lewis, the mother of the child found dead, has been charged with improper disposal of human remains. Officials say an autopsy of the child has been completed but the results are unavailable. Chesterfield County Sheriff Jay Brooks says Lewis is also being charged with falsifying a report. 11-month-old Harlee Lewis’ body was found…