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Search continues for missing camper in Table Rock State Park

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9 hours ago

March 8, 2025

www.youtube.com – WYFF News 4 – 2025-03-08 12:39:53

SUMMARY: The search for missing camper Stephanie Womack continues at Table Rock State Park, where approximately 80 personnel are combing the area. Stephanie, 52, last seen on Monday wearing a brown Gap sweatshirt and jeans, vanished while camping with her husband. He reported her missing after returning from a supply run. Search efforts cover 3,500 acres near the White Oak Campground, utilizing canine units and tracking maps. Weather conditions have hindered aerial assistance, complicating the search. Local campers noted they were beside Womack’s site but only a few groups were present. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.

Search continues for missing camper in Table Rock State Park

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Temperatures warmer on Saturday

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Temperatures warmer on Saturday

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17 hours ago

March 8, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WYFF News 4 – 2025-03-08 05:07:33

SUMMARY: Temperatures will be warmer on Saturday, starting the weekend with mostly sunny skies across Western North Carolina, where highs will be in the 60s to low 70s. Initial spotty showers near the Tennessee-North Carolina line will be brief. Expect breezy conditions and a cool down into the 50s by Sunday. A slight chance of sprinkles may occur, but the better chance for rain arrives Sunday night into Monday morning. After a cooler Monday, temperatures will rise again into the 70s by Tuesday. Enjoy the pleasant Saturday weather before clock changes and fluctuating conditions return.

Temperatures warmer on Saturday

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SC Human Trafficking Task Force partners with Safe House Project to help ensure the safety of victims

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1 day ago

March 7, 2025

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www.abccolumbia.com – Tiffany Rigby – 2025-03-07 13:53:00

SUMMARY: South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced a new statewide certification program for service providers assisting human trafficking victims, in collaboration with the Safe House Project. This initiative follows the 2019 launch of the nation’s first certification for human trafficking professionals. The new program will mandate Safe House certification for both residential and community-based services, making South Carolina the first state to implement this requirement. Eight non-profits will participate in the initial cycle, and certified programs will be listed in the State’s resource directory and the National Human Trafficking Hotline referral list. For more details, visit the State Task Force website.

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'You could kill people': Lawmaker pushes to increase burn ban violation penalty

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1 day ago

March 7, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2025-03-07 10:11:32

SUMMARY: South Carolina Representative Tim McGinness is advocating for increased penalties for violating burn bans following a wildfire that burned 2,000 acres in Carolina Forest. He plans to introduce a bill that would raise fines from $200 for first offenses to higher amounts and longer jail time for repeat violators. McGinness argues that current penalties are insufficient given the dangers of starting wildfires, which can destroy homes and endanger lives. Collaboration is underway with stakeholders and the Forestry Commission to enhance the bill’s effectiveness, and McGinness plans to visit the wildfire site soon.