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Laurel Mallory
Digital Content Manager
Recent Articles by Laurel
19-year-old koala, considered one of world’s oldest, dies at Riverbanks Zoo
Lottie came to Riverbanks in 2003 as a gift from Queensland, Australia.
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Laurel Mallory
Published January 14, 2021 at 5:09 PM
Plane crashes into home in Rosewood neighborhood
Multiple emergency crews are on the scene.
By
Laurel Mallory
Published January 13, 2021 at 10:27 PM
Bond denied for man accused of murdering 72-year-old woman during argument about feral cats
Sean Malahy, 49, of Lexington, now faces a murder charge.
By
Laurel Mallory
Published December 5, 2020 at 12:06 AM
18-year-old soldier killed during training at Fort Jackson identified
After the soldier's death, Fort Jackson command ordered a 36-hour training stand down.
By
Laurel Mallory
Published November 9, 2020 at 4:53 PM
SC man accused of buying 19-year-old ‘sex slave’ in Texas
The details of this story may be disturbing to some readers.
By
Laurel Mallory
Published October 30, 2020 at 12:35 PM
16-year-old Lexington County girl missing since July
It’s not clear when she was reported missing, but deputies first shared her information with the public on Sept. 10.
By
Laurel Mallory
Published September 10, 2020 at 12:00 PM
Sumter mayoral candidate accused of faking her own kidnapping, beating for publicity
The woman reported to police that she was assaulted and kidnapped by a man she didn’t know, who also tried to rob her.
By
Laurel Mallory
Published August 20, 2020 at 11:44 PM
Gov. McMaster issues executive order prohibiting bars, restaurants from selling alcohol past 11 p.m.
McMaster says this is in direct response to the skyrocketing number of COVID-19 cases among young people in the state.
By
Laurel Mallory and
Emily Wakeman
Published July 10, 2020 at 7:29 PM
LCSD: Missing Gaston teen found safe in Fairfield County
Lilith Donelle Currier left her grandfather’s house June 26 and hasn't been heard from since, her family says.
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Laurel Mallory
Published July 3, 2020 at 11:24 PM
Autopsy reveals heartbreaking details of 6-year-old Faye Marie Swetlik’s death
Little Faye disappeared from the front yard of her Cayce, South Carolina home Feb. 10. Her body was found three days later.
By
Laurel Mallory
Published February 26, 2020 at 12:44 PM
S.C. deputy killed in the line of duty was veteran, family man
The shooting happened around 11:30 a.m. at a house on Thomas Sumter Highway (U.S. 521) in Dalzell.
By
Laurel Mallory
Published February 25, 2020 at 11:32 PM
Deputies launch human trafficking investigation after woman escapes Kershaw Co. house
The woman said she was drugged and held against her will by a man who is a convicted felon and registered sex offender.
By
Laurel Mallory
Published February 24, 2020 at 11:12 PM
Public memorial service held of Faye Marie Swetlik
Faye’s family wants everyone to wear bright colors, especially pink and purple, to honor Faye’s bright and bubbly spirit.
By
Laurel Mallory
Published February 21, 2020 at 6:52 PM
Investigators link death of 30-year-old neighbor to homicide of 6-year-old Faye Swetlik
Investigators were able to find Faye's body after discovering a key piece of evidence in the trash can of one of her neighbors.
By
Laurel Mallory
Published February 15, 2020 at 9:50 AM
6-year-old Faye Swetlik found dead after disappearing from front yard in Cayce, S.C.
Her body was found in the neighborhood where she lived. It's also where she was last seen.
By
Kiana Miller and
Laurel Mallory
Published February 14, 2020 at 9:02 AM
Search for missing 6-year-old Faye Swetlik still active, S.C. officials push back against rumors
The search for missing Faye Swetlik, 6, has entered day three and officials say they’ve received nearly 80 tips in her case.
By
Kiana Miller and
Laurel Mallory
Published February 12, 2020 at 8:35 PM
Officials: No evidence of abduction during investigation into missing 6-year-old from S.C.
Faye's family said they last saw her playing in the yard Monday after school around 3:45 p.m.
By
Laurel Mallory
Published February 12, 2020 at 8:11 AM
S.C. officials continue search for missing 6-year-old last seen playing in yard
The girl, who is 6, has strawberry blonde hair and blue eyes and was last seen wearing a floral skirt and polka dot boots.
By
Laurel Mallory
Published February 11, 2020 at 3:14 PM
UofSC Aiken student found shot to death in car
A resident found the car on the side of Gunter Road and called deputies.
By
Laurel Mallory
Published February 4, 2020 at 4:53 PM
DRONE VIDEO: EF-2 tornado destroys parts of Kershaw County high school
As severe weather swept through the Midlands on Saturday night, one school in Kershaw County was hit directly.
By
Laurel Mallory
Published January 12, 2020 at 10:16 PM
Name of 19-year-old soldier who died after Fort Jackson training released
The name of a Minnesota Army National Guard soldier who died after a training exercise at Fort Jackson has been released.
By
Laurel Mallory
Published January 10, 2020 at 3:19 AM
Trouble in Toyland report outlines dangerous gifts for children
Parents should check any gifts their child received to make sure they’re safe.
By
Laurel Mallory
Published November 21, 2019 at 5:42 PM
Dream Job Alert: Get paid $1,000 to watch Hallmark Christmas movies
One Christmas aficionado will get $1,000 to watch 24 Hallmark movies by Christmas Day.
By
Laurel Mallory
Published November 15, 2019 at 5:46 PM
Body of missing 5-year-old Nevaeh Adams found in SC landfill months after her mother’s murder
Investigators have been searching one landfill for Nevaeh’s body off and on for months.
By
Laurel Mallory
Published October 22, 2019 at 10:25 PM
SC teen missing for 2 weeks found safe
Kieara Outing was last seen Tuesday, Oct. 1 at the McDonald’s where she works.
By
Laurel Mallory
Published October 17, 2019 at 10:23 AM
Police re-launch massive search of landfill to find body of 5-year-old Nevaeh Adams
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has experts in landfill searches who identified the area that is most likely to have Nevaeh’s body or other evidence related to her murder.
By
Laurel Mallory
Published September 23, 2019 at 9:24 PM
Officials: Fort Jackson soldier-in-training died due to medical emergency
The Army is planning a memorial service with a date to be announced soon.
By
Laurel Mallory
Published September 23, 2019 at 4:16 PM
Police: Hostage held in SC home freed, armed man arrested following 3 hour standoff
The suspect has been identified as Dean Ryan Daugherty, 46, of Newberry.
By
Laurel Mallory
Published September 9, 2019 at 1:12 PM
Police: Evidence suggests missing 5-year-old Nevaeh Adams is dead, suspect charged with murder
Police in Sumter said they have new information to share in the case of Sharee Bradley and Nevaeh Adams.
By
Laurel Mallory and
Miranda Parnell
Published August 26, 2019 at 11:53 PM
Elephant dies unexpectedly at Riverbanks Zoo
Zoo officials said the death of Robin, one of their African elephants, was unexpected.
By
Laurel Mallory
Published August 22, 2019 at 11:28 AM
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