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Low pay, too little staff contribute to high turnover of SC election officials
COLUMBIA — Less than two weeks into his role as interim election director of Aiken County, Michael Bond was running his first election. The county’s longtime elections director, Cynthia Holland, retired effective May 23. There was a special election in the first week of June. Then the statewide primaries the next week. At the end […]
State Transport Police Welcomes 17 New Officers, Three New Auditors in Graduation Ceremony
COLUMBIA — The South Carolina State Transport Police held a graduation ceremony recently for 17 new officers, as well as three new auditors for the Motor Carrier Compliance unit. This graduating class includes 10 pre-certified officers and seven new to the profession. These recruits come from all areas of the state, as well as from other states such as Missouri, New York, and North Carolina.
Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in Six Mile
On Sunday, August 18, 2024, at approximately 9:45 p.m., the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and Coroner’s Office responded to a shooting at 442 Crowe Creek Road, Six Mile, where 49-year-old Steven Basquette of Pickens was found deceased from a gunshot wound. Basquette, previously charged with domestic violence and assault against the female homeowner and her male companion, was allegedly shot by the homeowner during a confrontation. Emergency services pronounced him dead at the scene, and an autopsy is scheduled for today. The manner of death remains under investigation, and no arrests have been made.
New Target could create more traffic on busy highway in Spartanburg Co.
BOILING SPRINGS, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A new Target opening up in a congested part of Spartanburg County is about to get even busier. The store, located on Highway 9 in Boiling Springs, will feature an Apple at Target, CVS Pharmacy, Starbucks and Ulta Beauty. The company said this is...
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