The Daily Gamecock

In Brief: 12/1/16

ETV president stepping down in 2017

Respected broadcaster Linda O'Bryon announced plans to retire from her position as president of SC ETV and SC Public Radio, The State reports. O'Bryon has held the position since 2010, and she spent 40 years as a reporter and anchor in public broadcasting before taking the job. During her tenure, she has over seen major renovations to both ETV and Public Radio's facilities as well as expanded content. O'Bryon will officially leave office in the fall of 2017.

No charges in Keith Scott shooting

A Charlotte-area police officer will not face charges in the death of Keith Scott, WIS reports. Scott, an African-American, was killed during a police stop in September, and the incident triggered widespread protests. However, District Attorney Andrew Murray ruled against pressing charges. Evidence indicated that Scott was armed at the time of the incident. The decision also comes as former North Charleston police officer Michael Slager sits trial in the death of an unarmed African-American man, Walter Scott.

Midlands church vandalized

A Sumter church was defaced by spray paint over the holiday weekend, WLTX reports. Local officials are still searching for the person or people who caused over $2,000 worth of damages at Calvary Church of the Nazarene. The back of the church and a church van were covered with "satanic symbols" and other obscenities. 


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