Charleston County Revises Traffic Violation Policy After 16-Year-Old Arrest
Charleston County will grant officers more discretion in issuing courtesy summonses and reduce mandatory handcuffing of prisoners in police cars following the arrest of Lynn Millar a Chapel Hill girl stopped for allegedly 66 mph in a 55 mph zone. An internal investigation is underway and officials urge apologies if warranted.
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Charleston
Chapel Hill
N.C
Steven Steinert
Lynn Millar
Council
Cecil D
Deputy Charged In Bank Robbery Has Deep Financial Troubles
The Orangeburg County deputy Laurie Williams faces federal charges after a bank robbery at a First National Bank branch near Orangeburg. Williams, a five year veteran, reportedly told officers he was in deep financial trouble and that pressure became overwhelming. The robbery netted over 20 000 dollars and the suspect fled in a red gray car. Williams is held on 15000 dollar bond with grand jury action set for September 9. Sheriff Vance Boone noted Williams had cooperated but stressed the incident cannot be excused by personal hardship. Williams previously lost his home to a January fire.
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Columbia
Orangeburg
Laurie Williams
First National Bank
Vance Boone
FBI
Danielson
Williams
U.S
Bill Danielson
Charles G. Gambrell
Boone
Orangeburg Nurse School Keeps Doors Open
Orangeburg Regional Hospital board votes to keep the school of nursing open amid nursing shortages in South Carolina. Director Claudia Warley cites rumor-caused enrollment drops and notes discussions on possible program transfer to a college setting. A study panel led by Dr. B L Gore is examining the school’s future role.
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Orangeburg
Orangeburg Regional Hospital
Savannah
B. L. Gore
Government Impounds Union Ballots at Tuomey Hospital Vote
The federal government impounded more than 400 ballots cast in a Tuomey Hospital election to decide if the nonprofit facility will become the first private hospital with unionizing. A separate RN vote was postponed as eligibility disputes arose.
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