South-Carolina
13 charged, 2 dogs rescued following dog fight in Richland County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged 12 people from South Carolina and one from Georgia with animal fighting and baiting after a dog fight in Richland County.
Officials said two dogs were rescued from the fight and taken to a local emergency veterinarian for treatment.
SLED agents also sized multiple firearms and over $84,000.00 in cash at the scene of the dogfight.
On Saturday, the following people were charged:
- Kenyata Jermaine Massey, 45, of Lancaster, SC
- LaCharles Terrel Beatty, 32, of Richburg, SC
- Eddrick Twitty, 44, of Heath Springs, SC
- Howard Cockrell, 27, of Chester, SC
- Montero Brown, 23, of Chester, SC
- Carl Eric Deon Todd, 35, of Blythewood, SC
- Kevin Breon Pickett, 36, of Richburg, SC
- Daryl Bowman, 29, of Columbia, SC
- Kareem Witherspoon, 48, of Heath Springs, SC
- Glenn Housel, 51, of Newberry, SC
- Patrick Heard, 45, of Elberton, GA
- Kareem Lann, 25, of Chester, SC
- Lataruis Antwan Robinson, 42, of Fort Lawn, SC
Officials said SLED partnered with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department for the operation. All suspects were booked at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center and the investigation is active and ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding dogfighting in South Carolina is asked to submit it to SLED at tips@sled.sc.gov.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A loud boom was heard and felt across the Midlands around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Viewers reported hearing and feeling the boom from as far as North Augusta to Darlington County.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a M 0.0 sonic boom occurred 3.7 miles northeast of the St. Andrews area.
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South-Carolina
South Carolina Research Authority announces funding opportunity for rural healthcare tech startups
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Research Authority announced a funding opportunity available to tech startups focused on improving rural health access on Wednesday.
The Tech Catalyst Fund is one of five initiatives within the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program. The program is brought to life by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
SCRA was chosen to administer the Tech Catalyst Fund by SCDHHS due to its expertise in fostering innovation, supporting startups, and driving economic development through investments.
“We look forward to partnering with SCRA to promote consumer-facing, technology-driven solutions to drive development and innovation across rural South Carolina,” said SCDHHS Director Eunice Medina.
Non-dilutive funding will be provided to awarded tech startups that address the unmet needs in rural South Carolina, specifically focused on prevention and management of chronic diseases, while increasing quality, affordability, and access to care.
“The Tech Catalyst Fund will drive the development and deployment of medical innovations, bringing meaningful change to those who need it most,” said Bill Kirkland, SCRA President and CEO.
Prospective startups will have until June 25 to apply for this funding opportunity, after which a series of evaluations will take place. More information about eligibility can be found here.
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