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Sheriff: Baby found dead may have died from natural causes

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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…
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Richland Renaissance project put on hold after firing of county administrator

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Richland Renaissance project has been put on hold. Councilman Seth Rose says the council voted Thursday (5/25) to freeze funds for the project that would turn most of Columbia Place Mall into Richland County offices. The project’s architect, former county administrator Gerald Seals, was fired by the council earlier this month. Categories: Local News, News,…
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RCSD searches for robbery, assault suspect

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Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a woman wanted in connection with robbery and aggravated assault shown in the video below. Officials say that the incident took place at the BP Gas Station on Fontaine Rd. on Tuesday (5/22). The victim was an employee of the store and received minor injuries. Anyone with information…