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South Carolina man faces first fentanyl-induced homicide charge after overdose death
A Midlands man has been charged in connection with a fatal drug overdose in what authorities say is the first case in South Carolina brought under the state’s new fentanyl-induced homicide law. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office announced that 35-year-old Sumter resident Thomas Justin Barwick has been arrested and charged after investigators determined that drugs…
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Lorick Road bridge near Blythewood to close temporarily for repairs
Drivers in the Columbia-area should plan for a temporary detour this January as a key bridge near Blythewood undergoes maintenance. Beginning January 5, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will close the Lorick Road bridge that spans Crane Creek North Branch. The closure is expected to last a little over two weeks while crews…
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1-Year-Old Found With Burns on Body; Two Adults Arrested, South Carolina Sheriff Says
Two South Carolina adults have been arrested in connection with severe burn injuries sustained by a 1-year-old child, according to a statement released Monday by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. The individuals, identified as 32-year-old Darius Deyrer Jackson and 31-year-old Younga Pewu-Jackson, have each been charged with one count of unlawful conduct toward a child,…
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24-Year-Old Arrested Following Shooting Incident in Lake Monticello
LAKE MONTICELLO, SC – Authorities have arrested Desmond James, 24, in connection with a shooting that took place on Monday, October 13, in the Lake Monticello area of Fairfield County. Deputies responded to reports of gunfire near a residence in the Lake Monticello community. According to investigators, James allegedly stopped his vehicle in front of…
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Upholding Transparency and Fairness | Blythewood, SC
It’s concerning when personal attacks on Layman surface right after Layman delivers FOIA materials and documents to the town’s attorney. They also surfaced when Layman was out on medical leave and was unable to defend himself. It’s also troubling that the same four people conspiring to hold Ms. Layman against her will are prominent in…
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Historic Blythewood Property Listed for Sale as Scout Motors Expansion Drives Regional Growth
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. — A historic tract of land in Blythewood is on the market for the first time in more than two centuries, and its proximity to the upcoming Scout Motors electric vehicle plant is drawing significant attention from potential buyers and developers. Crosby Land Company has listed the 60.94-acre property, known as the Price…
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Guest Editorial: What Will It Take to Make America Safer from Gun Violence?
Another horrific act of violence has pushed South Carolina Representative Wendell Gilliard to once again raise his voice against America’s ongoing gun crisis. This time, it was the shocking assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump — an event that shook both red and blue America alike. One statement from Rep. Gilliard stood out: “We…
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