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Escaped inmate captured in SC, awaiting extradition back to TN
Escaped inmate Billy Fletcher was captured in Greenville County, S.C., on Thursday evening following a multi-state search into his whereabouts after he walked off a work detail at the Carter County Detention Center. South Carolina authorities took Fletcher into custody after receiving a tip from the public regarding his location. “We are now awaiting Fletcher’s […] The post Escaped inmate captured in SC, awaiting extradition back to TN appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Former South Carolina representative, Florence native Mack T. Hines dies at 77
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Longtime South Carolina Rep. and Florence native Mack T. Hines died Thursday at 77, according to the Florence County Democratic Party chairman. “Rep. Hines served from 1995-2005 advocating tirelessly for the people of Florence and Marion counties,” Isaac Wilson said. “His dedication and commitment to public service set a standard […]
West Columbia man accused of trafficking cocaine and fentanyl
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A West Columbia man is accused of drug trafficking and distribution, according to the Lexington County Sheriff's Office. Shawn Thompson, 39, is charged with two counts of distribution of cocaine base, trafficking cocaine base and trafficking fentanyl. Authorities say agents executed a search warrant...
South Carolinians celebrate independence during annual Lexington County Peach Festival
GILBERT, S.C. (WIS) - The Gilbert Community Club is hosting its annual Lexington County Peach Festival. Year after year, families, vendors, community groups and more come together for one simple thing -- the peach. The festival is celebrated during the Fourth of July and sees at least 50,000 people throughout...
Sumter Police searching for man last seen at Sumter Mall
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO)– Sumter Police searching for man last seen at Sumter Mall, says police. Officers say 32-year-old Joseph Rakeem Buck, was last seen at the Sumter Mall around 12 p.m. on Friday, July 5. Buck was suppose to meet back up with a group of people around 1:15...
Holiday fireworks spark disaster: Columbia home destroyed, families displaced
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Fireworks are the suspected cause of multiple incidents that Columbia emergency crews handled on July 4, displacing multiple people and, in one case, engulfing a home in flames. Between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., the Columbia-Richland Fire Department responded to 45 fire-related calls, including four attributed...
Two teens and an adult arrested in Richland County fight, shooting
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Two teens and an adult have been arrested in connection with a shooting that arose from an alleged water gun fight in Richland County. The Richland County Sheriff's Department announced on Friday that it had arrested two 16-year-olds on June 24 following a shooting in the 100 block of Bombing Range Road in mid-June. An adult, 21-year-old Kiante Siller, was arrested on Tuesday.
Taw Caw Park in Summerton completes major renovations to boardwalk and piers
Taw Caw Park in Summerton has undergone extensive renovations, addressing much-needed repairs to its aging infrastructure, according to Paul McCulloch, Director of Clarendon County Parks and Recreation. The project, funded by the recreation department’s budget, focused on overhauling the two fishing piers and the extensive boardwalk, originally constructed in the...
Lexington-Richland School District Five offering golden activities passes for senior citizens
Senior citizens age 60 and older who live within the Lexington-Richland School District Five school attendance zone are eligible to receive a complimentary Golden Activities Pass to attend athletics events. The pass provides seniors with free admission to most athletic and cultural arts events in School District Five, excluding playoff games.
Winnsboro secures $2 million for downtown revitalization: Major changes ahead
WINNSBORO, S.C. — Winnsboro is moving closer to implementing significant changes to its downtown area, a project years in the making. On Thursday, town officials shared an update on downtown revitalization plans, which include $1 million in state funds, and the reservation of Thespian Hall, which will get another $1 million from next year's state budget.
Tips for staying safe when setting off or watching fireworks
ROCK HILL, S.C. (WBTV) - A trauma doctor speaks out with safety tips for what she said is their busiest holiday of the year. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported there were eight deaths and nearly 10 thousand injuries related to fireworks in 2023 alone. Piedmont Medical Center Trauma...
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