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N. Charleston Police investigating infant hot car death

ABC Columbia Staff,

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) – North Charleston Police are investigating the death of an infant left in a hot car Tuesday (4/4). According to CPD, the father of the infant informed them that “he was supposed to drop his child off to daycare but he forgot to do so.” The father was allegedly at work the entire day and realized…
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Greenville festival to draw artists, musicians from across the nation

Grace Joyal,

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WOLO) – Greenville is getting ready to welcome hundreds of artists and thousands of visitors to its downtown, Mother’s Day weekend, for the annual Artisphere festival. Browse the work of artists from across the nation, in addition to listening to music from a range of bands. The festival, taking place from May 11 to 13, is totally free. Good Morning…
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Sumter officials identify two suspects in robbery case

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Anahea Nickolette Blazer Robert Turner SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) – Sumter detectives and U.S. Postal Service agents have identified two suspects in the recent theft of packages and mail from residences. Officers are looking for Robert Paul Turner, 31, also known as Jeremy Blazer and Anahea Nickolette Blazer, 25. Both face petty larceny charges after taking merchandise delivered to at least two…
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Medical marijuana measure advances through state Senate committee

, ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina is a step closer to becoming the latest state to allow the legalization of marijuana for treatment of critically ill patients. The Senate Medical Affairs Committee on Thursday approved a measure approving the use of medical marijuana. It now goes to the full Senate, although its chances of passage before the end of this…
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4 deputies placed on leave following I-26 shooting

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Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Sheriff Jay Koon announced that four Lexington County deputies are being placed on paid administrative leave following the I-26 incident earlier today (3/28). Officials say it is standard procedure for deputies to be placed on leave following a shooting while SLED investigates. #UPDATE: Sheriff Koon has placed four deputies on paid administrative leave while SLED investigates…