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Repeat domestic abuser sentenced to 20 years for violent assault

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Admin

Abbeville, S.C.; May 14, 2019 — An Abbeville man was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday morning after changing his plea to guilty on the day his trial was to begin in connection to a 2018 incident in which … Continue reading →

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Greenwood man convicted, faces life sentence for 2017 murder

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Admin

A Greenwood man was found guilty late Thursday night of a 2017 murder following a four-day trial at the Greenwood County Courthouse, 8th Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Friday. Xzariera Okevis Gray, 30, was found guilty by a Greenwood … Continue reading →

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Newberry man sentenced to 10 years for church thefts

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Admin

Newberry. S.C.; April 24, 2019 — A string of church break-ins that spanned two counties landed a Newberry man a 10-year sentence after he entered a guilty plea Monday afternoon to charges stemming from the incident, 8th Circuit Solicitor David … Continue reading →

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Career drug dealer sentenced to 15 years in prison

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Admin

Greenwood, S.C.; April 3, 2019 – A career drug dealer was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to a number of charges on the morning his trial was set to begin, 8th Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo … Continue reading →

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Prosperity man sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for boat ramp stabbing

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Admin

Newberry, S.C.; March 29, 2019 – A Prosperity man will spend the next 15 years in prison after being found guilty Thursday afternoon of an aggravated assault and battery in connection to an incident at the Sunset Boat Ramp, 8th … Continue reading →

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Man sentenced to 17 years for DUI crash that killed two bikers

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Admin

Laurens, S.C.; March 22, 2019 — A Greenwood man will spend the next 17 years in prison after pleading guilty Friday morning to two counts of felony DUI in connection to a 2017 incident that cost two Greenwood men their … Continue reading →

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Repeat offender gets maximum sentence after shooting at Abbeville deputy

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Admin

Abbeville, S.C.; March 13, 2019 – A repeat offender who shot at an Abbeville County deputy during a traffic stop will spend the next 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to the incident Wednesday afternoon at … Continue reading →

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Solicitor’s Office distributes toys to local children in need

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Admin

Greenwood, S.C.; December 20, 2018 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo on Thursday distributed toys to several local organizations to help needy children have a special Christmas in what has become one of the most beloved traditions in the … Continue reading →

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Greenwood gang member sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Admin

Greenwood, S.C.; November 30, 2018 – Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Friday that a member of Greenwood’s Eastside Gang was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2017 killing of a 23-year-old Greenwood … Continue reading →

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Solicitor announces mentorship program addition to Veterans Court

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Admin

Greenwood, S.C.; November 9, 2018 – As the nation prepares to honor and celebrate its veterans on Veterans Day, 8th Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo on Friday announced a new Veterans Court program component aimed at helping veterans obtain the help … Continue reading →

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