Holly Hill NewsLocal news for Holly Hill, SC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Domestic Violence Call Nearly Turns Deadly- May 16, 2008 "This is just another case where we need tougher laws in South Carolina." In Orangeburg County a sheriff's deputy's had a close call while investigating a domestic violence call. via WACH-TV Columbiahttp://www.topix.net/city/holly-hill-sc/2008/05/domestic-violence-call-nearly-turns-deadly... S.C. At War: 5 soldiers earned Bronze Stars- May 13, 2008 "He distinguished himself through gallantry in action by calmly rendering first aid to U.S. and coalition soldiers" While all the soldiers of the 218th Brigade Combat Team are being called "heroes" by their commanders, families and friends, there are a few whose heroics stand out. via The Statehttp://www.topix.net/city/holly-hill-sc/2008/05/s-c-at-war-5-soldiers-earned-bronze-stars?... Deputy fatally shot during domestic violence call- May 11, 2008 "He told his wife, 'If you bring a cop up here, I'm going to get rid of him,' " An Orangeburg County deputy was shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call, Sheriff Larry Williams said Saturday. via The Itemhttp://www.topix.net/city/holly-hill-sc/2008/05/deputy-fatally-shot-during-domestic-violen... Teacher of Year plays joyful tune- May 9, 2008 "Anyone can see that his love for what he does is truly sincere" Timothy Thompson, a music teacher who was named Dorchester District 2's Teacher of the Year on Thursday, said he started teaching when he was 9 years old. via Post and Courierhttp://www.topix.net/city/holly-hill-sc/2008/05/teacher-of-year-plays-joyful-tune?fromrss=... In the line of fire- May 8, 2008 "As soon as he turned around, he just got shot." Tiffany Buras packed the last of her belongings into her sister's car early Sunday morning and waited by the passenger-side door to see what her husband was going to do next. via Post and Courierhttp://www.topix.net/city/holly-hill-sc/2008/05/in-the-line-of-fire?fromrss=1 EDITORIAL: William Howell's enduring courage- May 7, 2008 "He wasn't scared. He wouldn't start a fight, but if there was one to go to, he didn't back down." The men and women of law enforcement answer the general call to duty on a daily basis, jeopardizing their lives in the process. via Post and Courierhttp://www.topix.net/city/holly-hill-sc/2008/05/editorial-william-howells-enduring-courage... Orangeburg deputy killed on duty: What went wrong- May 6, 2008 "He probably would have though a little bit longer about coming out shooting if he knew more than one person was out there" There are still many questions about what led up to the shooting of an Orangeburg deputy, and how things could have been different. via WIS-TV Columbiahttp://www.topix.net/city/holly-hill-sc/2008/05/orangeburg-deputy-killed-on-duty-what-went... Deputy killed on duty- May 4, 2008 "Law enforcement was what he wanted to do" William Howell Jr. loved helping people, but he was concerned about the dangers he faced as a deputy in rural Orangeburg County, a fellow law enforcement officer and friend said Saturday. via Post and Courierhttp://www.topix.net/city/holly-hill-sc/2008/05/deputy-killed-on-duty?fromrss=1 |