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Walter Scott’s family talks forgiveness after federal sentencing of former officer

ABC Columbia Staff,

CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) – Michael Slager, the former North Charleston police officer accused of shooting an unarmed man in the back learned his fate Thursday (12/7). In a federal courtroom in Charleston a judge sentenced Slager to 20 years in prison for violating Walter Scott’s civil rights. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier spoke with Scott’s loved ones who say they hope…
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Second teen charged after threats of planned attack at SC high school

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File Chesterfield County, S.C. (WPDE) — A 16-year-old girl has now also been charged with communicating threats after social media posts warned of a planned attack at Central High School in Pageland on Thursday, according to Chesterfield County Sheriff Jay Brooks. Brooks said the school’s resource officer was made aware of the threats via several text messages from parents, teachers…
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Columbia Assistant City Manager resigns following inappropriate behavior investigation

ABC Columbia Staff

Allison Baker COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – In a statement Wednesday (12/6), City Manager Teresa Wilson confirmed that Assistant City Manager Allison Baker resigned Friday following an “inappropriate behavior” investigation. According to the statement an allegation regarding inappropriate behavior involving Baker was officially reported to Human Resources on November 29, and an internal review and investigation began immediately. It says in…