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Georgetown, SC celebrates local Olympian Melissa Jefferson with parade

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www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2024-10-13 14:25:32


SUMMARY: Georgetown County held a parade to honor Olympic gold medalist Melissa Jefferson, a native of Hemingway, who won a gold medal in the women’s 4×100 meter relay and a bronze in the 100 meter at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Thousands gathered on Front Street, including representatives from about 70 organizations, such as her alma mater, Coastal Carolina University. Jefferson expressed gratitude for the community’s support, crediting them for her success. Her seventh-grade teacher shared pride in Jefferson’s growth from a young girl to a humble Olympian. The parade drew significant attendance, rivaling the county’s popular Christmas event.

Thousands of people gathered on Front Street in the City of Georgetown for a parade to celebrate Melissa Jefferson, a Georgetown County native and track and field Olympian who won a gold medal in the women’s 4 x 100m relay and a bronze medal in the 100m at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Authorities still searching for suspect in shooting of 2 Minnesota state lawmakers

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www.abccolumbia.com – Lee Williams – 2025-06-15 09:19:00

SUMMARY: A man posing as a police officer fatally shot former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and wounded Sen. John Hoffman in politically motivated attacks. Authorities identified the suspect as Vance Boelter, a former state appointee and security contractor. Armed and on the run, Boelter left writings referencing abortion-rights lawmakers and carried “No Kings” flyers. His vehicle held multiple AK-style weapons. The FBI is offering a \$50,000 reward. The shootings, amid rising political violence, prompted enhanced security for lawmakers. Governor Tim Walz called it an assassination, while President Trump condemned the violence. Hortman and Hoffman had championed progressive policies in Minnesota.

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Isolated afternoon storms return

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www.youtube.com – WYFF News 4 – 2025-06-15 04:52:53


SUMMARY: Happy Sunday starts with showers and mostly cloudy skies, making for a gloomy morning. Showers will continue this afternoon with some sun peeking through. Temperatures will rise to around 86°F, with humidity making it feel close to 90°F. Monday and Tuesday will be oppressively hot due to moisture from the Gulf, with feel-like temperatures in the mid-90s. Wednesday remains hot and muggy, with highs in the low 90s but slightly less humidity. Scattered isolated afternoon storms have a 40% chance today and across the mountains with no severe weather expected. Keep umbrellas handy and stay hydrated during this hot period.

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Stanko is executed after clemency is denied

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www.abccolumbia.com – Rochelle Dean – 2025-06-13 23:02:00

SUMMARY: Stephen Stanko, 57, was executed by lethal injection in South Carolina for two 2005 murders: he shot a friend in Horry County and killed his girlfriend in Georgetown County after raping her daughter, who survived a throat-slashing. Stanko apologized in a final statement and asked not to be judged by his worst day. His execution, South Carolina’s sixth in nine months, followed a brief halt due to drug availability. He declined the firing squad after concerns arose from a prior execution. Appeals and a clemency request were denied. Victims’ families and his lawyer witnessed the execution. He died 28 minutes after it began.

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