Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:19 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:19:53 GMT
RICHLAND, SC (WIS) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a 24-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including felony DUI, following a fatal crash involving a child. Troopers say it happened on TuesdayMore >>
Bond was denied for the 24-year-old man accused of DUI after being involved in a car accident that killed his girlfriend's 15-month-old child late Tuesday night.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:26 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:26:01 GMT
People arriving at the South Carolina State House Wednesday morning found pieces of a huge tree blocking the walkways. The tree on the Sumter Street side of the grounds split sometime overnight TuesdayMore >>
People arriving at the South Carolina State House Wednesday morning found pieces of a huge tree blocking the walkwaysMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:31 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:31:20 GMT
A serious crash on South Carolina 277 inbound is causing delays this morning.The crash occurred near the James E. Clyburn Pedestrian Overpass.Traffic was backed up to the Fontaine Road exit.The South CarolinaMore >>
South Carolina 277 inbound is back open after a serious crash Wednesday morning.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:14 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:14:07 GMT
A Connecticut gun manufacturer is moving to South Carolina after Connecticut state lawmakers passed stricter gun control laws after the Sandy Hook School shootings.More >>
A Connecticut gun manufacturer is moving to South Carolina after Connecticut state lawmakers passed stricter gun control laws after the Sandy Hook School shootings.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:59 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:59:32 GMT
A Clarendon County man has been arrested on several sexually-oriented charges after a SLED investigation.SLED agents arrested 66-year-old Melvin Mack Mcelveen of Olanta Tuesday. Mceleveen is charged withMore >>
A Clarendon County man has been arrested on several sexually-oriented charges after a SLED investigation.More >>
SLOCOMB, AL (WSFA) -
The following is the obituary from Sorrell's Funeral Home in Slocomb, AL. Poland's visitation has been planned for Saturday, February 2 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Sorrell's Funeral Home in Slocomb, Alabama. His funeral will be Sunday, February 3 at 2 p.m. at the Ozark Civic Center. Flowers are being accepted or donations can be made to the Autism Society of Alabama.
Mr. Charles "Chuck" Albert Poland, Jr. of Newton went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 performing a heroic deed while driving a school bus. He was 66.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 3, in the Ozark Civic Center with Rev. Ray Layton and Rev. Charles Littlefield officiating and with Dale County Superintendent of Education, Donny Bynum, delivering the eulogy. Burial will follow in Newton City Cemetery with Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing. Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to Autism Speaks, 1060 State Road 2nd Fl, Princeton, NJ 08540.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Mr. Poland was born on July 16, 1946 in Payette, ID to Mildred Poland and the late Charles "Bert" Poland, Sr. He was a beloved husband, father and "Paw-Paw"! A selfless man whose life exemplified the Lord he served, made the ultimate sacrifice by saving the lives of the children he loved. They, like so many others, will always remember him as a brave hero who did not flinch in the face of adversity.
Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years: Mary Janice Poland of Newton; one daughter and son-in-law: Lydia and Eddie Hancock of Cottonwood; one son and daughter-in-law: Aaron and Ashley Poland of Hickory, NC; grandsons: Timothy and Ryan Hancock, Blake Poland; mother: Mildred Poland of Athol, ID; two sisters: Vicki Upchurch of Athol, ID and Patti Hook of Deer Park, WA; brothers-in-law: Calvin and Stacy Skipper of Wicksburg, Marvin and Donna Skipper of Ozark, Melvin and Lavern Skipper of Newton; sister-in-law: Karen Skipper of Cullman; several nieces and nephews; and other extended family and friends.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:58 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:58:53 GMT
A prayer vigil is planned for Thursday night for a Saluda teen who drowned in Lake Murray Sunday.Friends and family of 17-year-old Waeland Peeples plan to gather at 7 p.m. Wednesday night at BatesbugMore >>
A prayer vigil is planned for Thursday night for a Saluda teen who drowned in Lake Murray Sunday.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:19 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:19:53 GMT
RICHLAND, SC (WIS) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a 24-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including felony DUI, following a fatal crash involving a child. Troopers say it happened on TuesdayMore >>
Bond was denied for the 24-year-old man accused of DUI after being involved in a car accident that killed his girlfriend's 15-month-old child late Tuesday night.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:09:26 GMT
Members of the Lexington-Richland 5 School District are defending a vote to increase their own pay by as much as 156 percent. Board member Beth Burn Watson says the job is time-consuming and membersMore >>
Members of the Lexington-Richland 5 School District are defending a vote to increase their own pay by as much as 156 percent.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:23 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:23:53 GMT
Richland County Council decided against major changes to how the way the county would have spent around $5.4 million in hospitality taxes. Those changes would have taken money from several of the county'sMore >>
Richland County Council decided against major changes to how the way the county would have spent around $5.4 million in hospitality taxes.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:56 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:56:57 GMT
There are 13 nuclear reactors within 150 miles of the State House. All of those facilities will now undergo safety upgrades aimed at containing the threat from natural disasters. There are seven nuclearMore >>
There are 13 nuclear reactors within 150 miles of the State House. All of those facilities will now undergo safety upgrades aimed at containing the threat from natural disasters.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:30:06 GMT
Civilian employees at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter have begun to receive notices advising them to be prepared for upcoming furloughs, according to officials at the base. Lt. Earon Brown says the furloughsMore >>
Civilian employees at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter have begun to receive notices advising them to be prepared for upcoming furloughs, according to officials at the base.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:16 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:16:31 GMT
Camden Police have arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl who was playing with friends at his home.50-year-old Michael Leroy Williams is charged with kidnapping and criminal sexualMore >>
Camden Police have arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl who was visiting his home.More >>
The Aiken Department of Public Safety is asking for the community's assistance in identifying a man they say may have information related to a stolen vehicle.More >>
(SOURCE: Dale County Board of Education)
