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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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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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