Orangeburg officials concerned about 3 jail deaths
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The suicides of three inmates in less than four months have Orangeburg County leaders looking for ways to prevent such deaths at the jail in the future.
The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reported that county leaders say they want to know if jail officials should do anything different.
Three inmates have committed suicide in recent months, including a woman who hanged herself Wednesday. Inmates also killed themselves in February and November. A cause of death hasn't been determined for an inmate who died in October.
County Council Chairman Johnnie Wright says officials are working to determine if any changes need to be made.
The woman who killed herself Wednesday wasn't on suicide watch because officials say she had done nothing to indicate she wanted to hurt herself.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:02 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:02:29 GMT
David Smith and Teri Ann Smith.
Four people were arrested in Eutawville Tuesday after out-of-state bounty hunters tried to arrest a wanted man. According to police, two bounty hunters were provided information of an Orangeburg location
Four people were arrested in Eutawville Tuesday after out-of-state bounty hunters tried to arrest a wanted man.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:59:39 GMT
Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. was joined by the CEO of the Palmetto South Carolina Region of the American Red Cross. Louise Welch Williams to encourage local residents who are looking for a way to help the
Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. was joined by the CEO of the Palmetto South Carolina Region of the American Red Cross. Louise Welch Williams to encourage local residents who are looking for a way to help the
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:01 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:01:38 GMT
Dog found with 300 burned into its body
The hunting dog was found near some woods Charleston County last week, the person who found it took the dog to the Emergency Veterinary Hospital in North Charleston. The hound was given fluids and medicine
This dog was identified with something acidic. The numbers are now permanent scars, says Charleston Animal Society's Dr. Sarah Boyd.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:26 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:26:00 GMT
Ryan Davis.
Charleston City Police are asking for the public's help in locating Ryan Davis. Davis is wanted for three counts of malicious damage to personal property. Anyone with information about Davis can call Charleston
Charleston City Police are asking for the public's help in locating Ryan Davis. Davis is wanted for three counts of malicious damage to personal property. Anyone with information about Davis can call Charleston
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:02 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:02:14 GMT
Kenneth Justus died Tuesday night at the maximum security Lieber Correctional Institution in Ridgeville
A 46-year-old man on death row for killing a fellow inmate has been found dead in his cell. Authorities said Kenneth Justus died Tuesday night at the maximum security Lieber Correctional Institution
A 46-year-old man on death row for killing a fellow inmate has been found dead in his cell.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:10 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:10:22 GMT
State Troopers say the deputy involved in a wreck Sunday afternoon was at fault in the crash. The SC Highway Patrol will officially make the announcement later today. According to troopers, 43-year-old
State Troopers say the deputy involved in a wreck Sunday afternoon was at fault in the crash. The SC Highway Patrol will officially make the announcement later Wednesday.
