GRANITEVILLE, SC – A man who was crushed in a warehouse accident has been identified, according to WRDW.com. The man, 58-year-old Andrew Hobbs, was pronounced dead at 1:11 p.m. on Tuesday. He had suffered crushing injuries in an accident at about 9 a.m. at the Bridgestone Americas passenger/light truck tire plant warehouse. Hobbs’ body will …
Twelve police, two firefighters hurt during Columbia protests
COLUMBIA, SC – Twelve police officers and two firefighters were injured in the line of duty during protests last night in Columbia, reports ABC News 4. Over a dozen people were taken into custody as a result of the violence. Seven of the officers experienced heat exhaustion. Three of the twelve injured police officers were …
Four police officers injured in Columbia protests
COLUMBIA, SC – Four police officers were injured, with one facing serious injuries, during a protest in Columbia today, according to a report by WLTX. Police say that while there were shots fired during the demonstration, they were not from the department. Multiple people have been arrested in connection with the protests. Several police cars …
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