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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

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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…
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Report: children with autism less likely to get all vaccinations

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(WOLO) – According to a new study children with autism are significantly less likely to be fully vaccinated. The study was published in the journal “Jama Pediatrics.” It found that 80 percent of children with autism received all vaccines recommended for kids ages four to six. That’s compared to 94 percent for children without autism. Some parents worry that there…
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UPDATE: All-clear after multiple agencies respond to incident in Newberry County involving ‘suicidal suspect’ barricaded in home

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NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Authorities with the Newberry County Sheriff’s office say that a person who barricaded himself in a home earlier today has been taken into custody. The incident happened at a home on Silas Street. SLED agents, Newberry County PD, Newberry City Fire and EMS assisted in the apprehension of the person. Connect with the writer: Follow @kimberleidavis…