Here are a few top stories that have occured in South Carolina this year. These particular stories made the headlines for the year and were the topic of great discussion statewide, and in some cases, made National headlines as well.
Orangeburg SC mother confesses to smothering children
Orangeburg SC mother Shaquan Duley was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, when her toddlers were found strapped inside their car seats in the Edisto River. Right from the onset, details of how the children drowned were sketchy and the Sheriff's office suspected foulplay. There was little evidence to suggest any accident had occurred resulting in the deaths of the two toddlers in the vehicle they were recovered from. Read the rest of the article here: Orangeburg, SC mother confesses...
Bamberg SC Pastor and wife arrested for child pornography
Reverend Grady Bernard Ponds and wife Rhonda Jean Ponds of Bamberg, SC were arrested last Thursday and charged with one count of third degree sexual exploitation of a minor. The reverend is the pastor of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church off of US 78. The arrest comes after the seizing of the couples home computer. Read the rest of this article here: Bamberg Pastor and wife arrested for child pornography
Orangeburg SC's Aquatic Park offers many amenities to its members
It's up and running and fully operational. Orangeburg Aquatic Park, which is located at 2550 St. Matthews Rd. in Orangeburg, SC is here! It is the latest attraction offering a full range of family oriented activities, as well as a wonderful fitness center within. If you join prior to June 30th you can save $50.00 off of your yearly membership. Whether you are interested in having a state of the art facility for exercising, or just want an alternative to vacationing out of state, this Aquatic Park will fit the bill. Read further info here: Orangeburg SC's Aquatic Park
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