May 23, 2013

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William Pittman testifies

Linda Schrenko was his elementary school principal, and today he testified in a federal trial in Atlanta. News 12's Laurie Ott was the only local reporter in Atlanta for the testimony of William Pittman.

Special Assignment: Identity Theft

It's the ultimate target for thieves, and you're making it way too easy for them. As you'll see in this News 12 Special Assignment, your identity is up for grabs. It's up to you to keep what's truly yours.

A sad finale for Linda Schrenko

A sad finale in a federal courtroom in Atlanta for former state school superintendent Linda Schrenko. News 12's Laurie Ott was the only local reporter in the courtroom as Schrenko took the stand to testify for the prosecution.

Schrenko testifies

Linda Schrenko took the stand Thursday in the federal trial for her two former co-defendants, South Africans Stephan Botes and Peter Steyn. News 12's Laurie Ott was the only local reporter there for the dramatic start to testimony from the former superintendent herself.

Three years of Schrenko: looking back

A stunner at the Atlanta federal courthouse today as Linda Schrenko pleads guilty to two felony charges: conspiracy and money laundering. This ends two and a half years of investigations into more than $600,000 of federal education money that prosecutors say ended up in Schrenko's failed campaign for governor.

I-20 car chase ends in 3 arrests

Three people are in custody after a two-state car chase. It started after a shoplifting incident at the Augusta Mall. Richmond County deputies chased a stolen car on Interstate 20.

Merle Temple arrested for obstruction of justice

Merle Temple was arraigned on the 20th floor of the federal building in Atlanta on complaint of obstructing justice by contacting Schrenko after telling prosecutors on March 20 he would no longer do so.

Greenbrier Elementary principal on leave; BOE not talking

Some Columbia County parents are wondering why an elementary school principal is on a leave of absence. Jonathan Pike, principal of Greenbrier Elementary School, is still technically on staff...but you won't find him at school.

Schrenko enters plea deal with prosecutors

"I just want to go home and be a retired old woman," Linda Schrenko said upon her arrival at court Wednesday morning. But Linda Schrenko won't be spending much time at her home. Federal prison is in the future for the former Georgia state school superintendent.

Sanford wants to suspend SC gasoline tax over summer

Wednesday, Governor Mark Sanford called on the South Carolina House and Senate to provide immediate tax relief to South Carolinians in the form of suspending the state's 16.75 cent per gallon gasoline tax from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Arrests in Dollar General robbery indicate inside job

The Monday, May 10 robbery of the Dollar General on Old Petersburg Road appears to be an inside job. Two men with a gun held up the store just after closing time. Now deputies have arrested five people, including two juveniles.

Mother may sue Columbia Co. BOE over toilet incident

She's upset, she's confused, and she says she wants answers. A mother claims a River Ridge Elementary teacher forced her son to clean a toilet seat. Michelle Vann claims her son Xavier was singled out because he's African American.

SCHRENKO PLEADS GUILTY

Linda Schrenko has pled guilty to two counts: conspiracy to commit fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. She now faces 8 years in federal prison.

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