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Articles for Richland County

Cyrus Carmack-Belton: Funeral held for teen shot by gas station owner over false shoplifting claims
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyrus Carmack-Belton: Funeral held for teen shot by gas station owner over false shoplifting claims

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Cyrus’ uncle Jimaar Carmack, who travelled from Texas …

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Detainee’s death adds to scrutiny of South Carolina jail
1 year, 10 months ago

Detainee’s death adds to scrutiny of South Carolina jail

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A detainee’s body was found dead about 18 hours after five men beat him in a South Carolina jail where the sheriff said many cell doors don’t lock — the latest troubling incident in a detention center described as a “death trap” by the lawyer for a different man found dead last year with fresh rat bites …

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Lawsuit: Unsanitary conditions killed man in SC jail
2 years, 4 months ago

Lawsuit: Unsanitary conditions killed man in SC jail

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Unsanitary conditions and staff negligence caused the death of a 27-year-old man in a South Carolina jail earlier this year, a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday alleges. Richland County officials sent Lason Butler — who displayed “erratic behavior” — to a room at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center where he frequently lay naked with an unflushed toilet …

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Former Black lawmakers reflect on history-making election
3 years, 9 months ago

Former Black lawmakers reflect on history-making election

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — On the twelfth day of the new year in 1971, South Carolina lawmakers ascended on the capital city for the opening session of the 99th General Assembly. James Felder, Isaac Samuel Leevy Johnson and Herbert Fielding entered the State House as the first elected Black lawmakers to serve in the Legislature since the turn of the 20th …

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