Briefs, Nov. 17. 2014
Task force created to examine expulsions of black students in Richland 2
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Task force created to examine expulsions of black students in Richland 2
DSS mistakenly takes girl from elementary school
Veterans Day Parade sets entry record
Winthrop Professor discovers otential new monkey species
Fort Jackson increases difficulty of entrance process for base
South Carolina senator could gain clout in Senate with Republican win
Independent candidate drops out of race, supports Sheheen
USC satellite campus to ban smoking and tobacco products
DEA agent shot in Orangeburg
Bikes for Badges raises money for deputy killed in line of duty
Defense lawyer lies to IRS, indicted
White House intruder identified as veteran
First female South Carolina artillery commander to train
Comedian Joan Rivers dies at 81
7 adults keeping children in poor condition arrested
Congaree National Park managers set out a new proposal Monday for the management of the park’s extensive wild hog population, The State reports.
Man drowns after attempting to see pelicans
Deputy coroner resigns after DUI charge Lexington County is looking for a new deputy coroner. Barry Wright, who previously had held the position, was taken into custody Tuesday after he was found asleep in his running car as it was stationary in the middle of an intersection, The State reported. According to a West Columbia Police Department report, Wright was found slumped over his steering wheel with a 24-ounce beer can in his center cup holder. When asked to exit the vehicle, Wright opened a can of tobacco and began chewing.He said the smell of alcohol was coming from the can, and that he had consumed alcohol four hours ago but “had a dip in the entire time.” He told officers the cans in his car were “from a death scene yesterday” and didn’t need to be thrown out. Both cans were cold to the touch. Officers took Wright into custody, where he posted bail. His resignation was submitted and accepted later Wednesday, according to Lexington County Coroner Earl Wells. —Davis Klabo, Assistant News Editor
Waitress suspect in boyfriend’s death
Beginning July 1 the College of Charleston will be a tobacco-free campus, according to The Post and Courier. This ban will not apply to public streets or sidewalks that go through the campus. Smoking is also permitted in personal vehicles on college property so long as windows and doors are closed. The ban applies to all forms of tobacco as well as electronic cigarettes and signs are posted throughout the campus to remind the community. The city of Charleston has already banned smoking in indoor places such as restaurants and bars and restricted outdoor smoking in workplaces. Smoking is also banned around the area of the Medical University of South Carolina. The University of South Carolina implemented a similar tobacco ban on campus in January 2014.