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St. Helens High School Principal Kathryn Wagner was arraigned on a six-count indictment in Columbia County Circuit Court. She was arrested and later released on bail, and is barred from working in education while awaiting trial. The charges have caused significant disruption in the 2,800-student school district.
A Palm Beach County deputy who was hunting in Columbia County was found dead after his concerned wife reported him missing. The Columbia County Sheriff's Office, along with other agencies, conducted a search using a drone and a helicopter. The deputy's truck was located near the Benton Tower, and the deputy was found dead nearby. The cause of death appears to be a medical emergency, and there were no signs of foul play.
The body of a 16-year-old teen, identified as Sevonn Small, was recovered near Pointes West Army Resort in Columbia County after he went missing while swimming in the lake. Three other juveniles were involved, with two making it to shore and the condition of the third unknown. The Columbia County Sheriff's Office, Columbia County Fire Department Dive Team, and Georgia DNR assisted in the search.
Two Madison residents, identified as Akash Selvam and Jerome Schreiner, drowned in the Wisconsin River while playing with a football. One person fell off a sandbar and went under the water, prompting the other individual to go help and also drown. Dive teams recovered their bodies, and it was confirmed that the victims worked for Promega Corp. and were participating in a team activity at the time.
A man was killed and a woman was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash in Columbia County, Wisconsin. The crash occurred when the man lost control of the motorcycle and went into a ditch. Both individuals were thrown from the motorcycle, and authorities suspect alcohol played a role in the accident.
A fire broke out at the Columbia County Recycling and Solid Waste Center, which officials say started with a bale of cardboard. The fire was contained to the area where the bale was stored, and no injuries were reported.
A 3-year-old girl was killed in a car crash near Woodlawn Baptist Church in Evans, Georgia. The girl was in a car seat in the backseat but suffered severe head/brain injuries and was killed instantly. The driver of the vehicle carrying her was found to be at fault and charges will be filed.