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Employee charged with stealing SC DMV funds
A Camden woman faces a felony charge for allegedly using state computers to steal thousands of dollars while working for the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. SLED agents arrested Julia Haley Baker, 22. She was charged with computer crime in the first degree and booked at the Kershaw County Detention Center and will be prosecuted by the Fifth Circuit Solicitor's Office. If convicted, she could be fined up to $50,000 and/or sentenced to up to five years in prison.
Fatal collision on US-321 claims one life
JASPER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A single-vehicle collision late Saturday night resulted in one fatality, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP). Master Trooper Gary Miller said the incident occurred at approximately 11:25 p.m. on US-321, near Cal Causeway Road, about nine and a half miles west of Ridgeland. A 2019 Dodge Coupe, traveling […]
Port Wentworth passes moratoriums on rezonings for residential and service stations
After approving rezoning land for gas stations in the last few months, Port Wentworth City Council considered and approved two rezoning moratoriums, including one that would halt the rezoning of any property to establish gas stations. Councilmember At-Large Artlise Alston-Cone initiated the moratoriums on rezonings for service stations and residential areas and...
Showers and thunderstorms likely late afternoon-evening
Savannah, Ga. (WJCL)- It will be dry this morning, but more showers and thunderstorms this afternoon-evening. There will be some heavy rain at times. Some areas will pick up over one inch of rain today. The severe threat is low but gusty winds are possible. It will be hot this...
How former South Effingham star Alex Brown showed adaptability after transfer to Clemson
For Alex Brown, the setting may change — but the effort and talent of the former South Effingham softball star is a constant for a player who has shown she can adapt. After two seasons at the University of North Carolina, Brown transferred to Clemson for her junior season in 2024 and she...
Sandersville police asking for public’s help in identifying armed robbery suspect
SANDERSVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) -The Sandersville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying an armed robbery suspect. Sandersville police posted on its Facebook page Friday night pictures taken off a security video camera at the Sandersville Subway. The post said the suspect, who is wearing a COVID-19-style...
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