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Eli Brand
5 months
We are getting a close look this morning of the East Charlotte home where 4 law enforcement officers were shot and killed yesterday morning. You can see the damage caused by an armored truck police used to breach inside. @wsoctv
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3 years
BREAKING: Charleston City Council voted NOT to approve the ordinance that would have mandated masks in private and public schools in the City. @ABCNews4
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11 months
A contractor working in Michael Thomas' neighborhood spoke with WDSU exclusively about an alleged confrontation he had with the Saints star. We have reached out with Kenner PD for more information and have not heard back. @wdsu
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Some personal news. Next week I will start a new position as a reporter @wdsu in New Orleans. I have been under the crescent moon in South Carolina for the last six years learning and helping to tell the states stories, now I can’t wait to do the same in the Crescent City.
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2 years
Dabo spoke with his offensive braintrust who told him to put in the new QB and they’ll take care of the rest.
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We’re on Canal Street where NOPD say three people have been shot in the last 30 minutes. Two of them are dead. This picture is on the 800 block of Canal where one of those people were killed. We can see what look like two guns on the ground at this location. @wdsu
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8 months
HAPPENING NOW: A Palestinian memorial drive organized to honor a Palestinian-American from the west bank killed in Gaza is on I-10 heading towards the city from Jefferson Parish. Traffic is pretty backed up. @wdsu
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@EliBrandTV
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6 months
Personal update: I’m coming home! I will be starting a new job as a morning reporter @wsoctv in my hometown of Charlotte, NC on Monday April first! It has always been my dream to do the job I love at home, and I can’t wait to get started!
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4 months
BREAKING: A car is hanging partially out of a parking garage on the corner of 6th and Church, Uptown. 6th street from North Tryon to Church is closed. So is Church from 6th to 5th. @wsoctv @TrafficTeam9
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Eli Brand
2 years
Had to sneak it into the newscast tonight. Go Gamecocks.
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2 months
What appears to be a massive sinkhole has popped up at the corner of W. Morehead and S. Cedar St. The first picture shows how much it has grown over the last hour. We are waiting on confirmation from the city on what exactly happened. A portion of Cedar is closed. @wsoctv
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1 year
WATCH: Crazy video shows a man with a machete walk into the Subway on the 200 block of Carrollton yesterday just after noon. After the employees leave, he takes the cash register. @wdsu
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11 months
Popular French Quarter restaurant Saint John closed it's doors today after facing a $40,000 bill from Entergy. It's owner says he wants to see change in the city. @wdsu
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5 months
The man who lives directly next to the devastating scene where 4 law enforcement officers were shot and killed in East Charlotte Monday spoke with me about what he saw and heard. He also shared horrifying video of the moments during the shooting. @wsoctv
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Eli Brand
1 year
A viewer sent us this video of what looks like reckless driving on Elysian Fields last night in Gentilly. Police tell us they are working on getting us more information on their response. More on @wdsu at 5&10.
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Eli Brand
4 years
And there it goes under the Ravenel. It is heading for port at the Wando Welch Terminal now. @ABCNews4
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@EliBrandTV
Eli Brand
5 years
We finally made it #ForeverToThee #UofSC19
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Eli Brand
3 years
ICYMI: Former UN Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley came just short of announcing a presidential run Thursday evening. @ABCNews4
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@EliBrandTV
Eli Brand
11 months
Latest on the I-55 deadly pile-up: At least seven are dead, at least 25 are injured and around 150 cars were involved in the crash. Both lanes of the interstate are expected to be closed until at least tomorrow. @wdsu
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Eli Brand
3 years
Life Update: I will be leaving ABC News 4 on Wednesday, March 9th. It’s been a blast to be here in the Lowcountry, and I’ve made lifelong friends. Thanks so much for welcoming me into your homes. I’ll keep you updated on what’s next. I’ll see you later Lowcountry.
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4 months
The car that was dangling from a parking garage over Church Street has been removed. It appears to be a Camaro. @wsoctv
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3 years
HAPPENING NOW: First responders from across the state are flashing their lights outside of the Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital downtown to honor the patients inside. We will have a full recap on @ABCNews4 at 11!
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Eli Brand
3 years
Rep. @NancyMace reacts to @henrymcmaster asking the SCDEW to stop South Carolina's participation in federal, pandemic related unemployment benefits on June 30th. We have the full story, with more reaction, on how this might affect you, tonight at 11 on @ABCNews4 .
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4 months
Per CMPD: No one will be charged with a crime after a car crashed into an Uptown parking garage and was dangling dangerously over Church Street this morning. Apparently the person who parked it left it in neutral and it crashed though the wall after they walked away. @wsoctv
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Eli Brand
4 years
Police in riot gear are now keeping protestors off of King Street. @ABCNews4
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Eli Brand
2 years
The number of fireworks across the city is insane.
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Eli Brand
4 months
NEW AT NOON: Surveillance footage shows the moments two metal grates come flying onto Church Street after a car crashed through the wall of a parking garage Uptown. They fell 9 stories. You can see cars driving by as they fall. No one was hurt. @wsoctv
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Eli Brand
4 years
This is The Brazil. It’s the largest ship to ever dock on the east coast. It’s the size of the Eiffel Tower. It’s currently in Savannah but on its way to dock in Charleston on Sunday. @abcnews4 Video courtesy: @WTGSFOX28 @CodyThomasWTGS
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Eli Brand
1 year
NOFD confirms 8 people fell overboard of a boat on Lake Pontchartrain. They were rescued by the Coast Guard and private citizens. All are accounted for. @wdsu
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4 years
Possibly my greatest television moment.
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9 months
TONIGHT on @wdsu at 10. Hear directly from a shrimper who survived being stranded for five days in Plaquemines Parish waters by sailing nearly 12 miles on a makeshift raft. Both he and his family share the incredible story of perseverance.
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Eli Brand
5 months
Preparations are underway for the procession of CMPD officer Joshua Eyer. It will lead to his funeral service at First Baptist Church Charlotte. Eyer was one of four law enforcement officers killed in Monday’s ambush. @wsoctv
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1 year
The final out from Baton Rouge. The Tigers win the title. @wdsu
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Eli Brand
3 years
BREAKING: The Charleston County Council passes the vaccine mandate 6-2. All county employees will be required to be vaccinated by October 24th. @ABCNews4
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Eli Brand
4 years
ICYMI: @NancyMace received the endorsement of the South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police last night. SCFOP president Terry Gainey said the Democrat party is for defunding, not defending police, making this endorsement so important. #chsnews
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Eli Brand
2 years
Breaking overnight: An off-duty NOPD officer was shot in mid-city Thursday night. They are in stable condition. @wdsu
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Eli Brand
4 years
Six more cranes came into the Hugh Leatherman terminal this morning. The final ones need for the opening of phase 1 at the end of next month. When it opens, @SCPorts will be able to handle 700,000 more cargo containers. More on the project on @ABCNews4 at 6 and 11.
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Eli Brand
1 year
The Tigers are in the title game. @LSUwbkb @wdsu
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Eli Brand
4 years
Had to stop by the old office @UofSC_SJMC while in Cola. Thanks for giving me the chance to wear this sweet new face mask. 🤙🏻
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Eli Brand
3 years
We picked up a new member of the Brand household in Charleston today. I’m not longer the being that sleeps the most in the apartment.
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1 year
Documents show Orleans Parish DA Jason Williams refused charges against two alleged stunt drivers earlier this year. DA representative says the cases are still being prosecuted, just not by his office. @wdsu
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Eli Brand
5 years
I’m excited to say that I’ve accepted the position of multimedia journalist/producer at @ABCNews4 in Charleston. I’ll be starting on March 9th! I can’t wait to report in the Lowcountry!
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Eli Brand
4 years
Sportscasters trying to remember what to do when we finally get sports back. Feat. @tom_santaniello
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Eli Brand
5 years
Redshirt freshman Jermaine Cousinard hits the buzzer beater as @gamecockmbb knocks off no. 10 Kentucky 81-78 at Colonial Life Arena.
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Eli Brand
4 years
Black Lives Matter rally has begun on the King Street end of Marion Square. @ABCNews4
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Eli Brand
7 months
Personal announcement: I will be leaving WDSU on February 28th. It has been an honor to help tell the story of this special place for the past two years. Thanks so much to those who watched. I’ll always remember my time in New Orleans. ⚜️
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Eli Brand
3 years
@charclarkwx Don’t worry. WCIV has seen worse. 😂
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Eli Brand
4 years
BREAKING: The Firefighter Cancer Bill has unanimously passed the S.C. senate today and now moves to the house. Governor McMaster has also given an assurance to @scfirefighters that if the bill makes it to his desk he will sign it. Tune into @ABCNews4 at 6 & 7 for more!
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Charleston officials believe the time capsule under the John C. Calhoun statue may have just been discovered. @ABCNews4
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3 years
Emotional response from North Charleston Police Chief Reggie Burgess when I asked what it feels like to receive a call like he did about last night's mass shooting on Piggly Wiggly Drive. @ABCNews4
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Eli Brand
4 years
Just chillin on the IOP on @ABCNews4
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Eli Brand
4 years
I just spoke with Congresswoman-elect @NancyMace as she goes through freshman orientation in Washington. She says she looks forward to working with other new reps. Tonight on @ABCNews4 at 11 hear her thoughts on being one of nine GOP women elected to the US house in 2020.
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I-55 latest: 8 are now confirmed dead, over 60 injured and nearly 170 vehicles involved in the crash. The road has been cleared of debris but will remain closed through the night as DOTD inspects its integrity. One survivor tells me they're just thankful to still be alive. @wdsu
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Eli Brand
4 years
ICYMI: “This is the best news I’ve had since I heard I could get a vaccine." DHEC is allowing for in-person visitation in nursing homes. One Lowcountry woman says she can't wait to see her family again. @ABCNews4
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Eli Brand
3 years
BREAKING: The new mandate for Charleston County Schools will last 60 days and include ALL schools, including high schools. @ABCNews4
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Eli Brand
2 years
Live view of the Clemson brain trust looking into how they’re gonna win this game tonight
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Major creek flooding covering the road on Kings Drive in Rock Hill. Keep an eye out for flooding like this out on the roads. This is just feet from where multiple trees fell. @wsoctv
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Eli Brand
3 years
HAPPENING NOW: Dozens of protestors are outside of a Charleston City Council meeting, protesting a potential mask mandate. @ABCNews4
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Eli Brand
5 months
Crews worked this morning to clear the pro-Palestine encampment at UNC-Charlotte. A representative of UNCC police tells us this was their work. CMPD stood by incase assistance was needed. One person was arrested. It is unclear if that was a student. @wsoctv
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Eli Brand
4 years
Ebeneezer AME Church, on Nassau Street in Charleston, is giving out Christmas dinner right now! They’ll be here until 2 PM and will feed 1,500! @ABCNews4
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Eli Brand
11 months
Surveillance footage caught just a few of what some Uptown neighbors are calling around 50 car break-ins that took place early Tuesday morning. Tonight on @wdsu at 10 hear from the victims and from NOPD on how they responded.
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Eli Brand
3 years
Possibly my toughest assignment in Charleston is happening this week. I have to fill the shoes of @BBonTV on the big Fox 24 newscasts. Let’s see if we can do it at 6:30 and 10!
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1 year
Pt.1- Footage obtained by WDSU shows a security guard shoot a man running from them in New Orleans Saturday evening. They have been charged with attempted second-degree murder but a look into that guard's past shows it isn't her first run-in with the law.
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As seafood sales jump during Lent, local fishermen and shrimpers say they aren’t benefitting. They also say if help doesn’t come soon, all the seafood on your plate may soon be imported. @wdsu
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Eli Brand
3 years
Good Morning Charleston! I’ll be with you on the anchor desk the rest of the week. Come start your day with us on @ABCNews4 !
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Sources: Someone possibly connected to the carjacking of Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams and his elderly mother is in custody. We spoke with Williams about the experience and obtained the 911 call he placed to law enforcement. @wdsu
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Officer Eyer’s casket, draped with an American flag, has been moved from a hearse to a horse drawn carriage. Procession to First Baptist Charlotte is about to start. @wsoctv
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Eli Brand
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A remarkable story. Timothy Cheramie used an aluminum table and makeshift sail to make a nearly 12-mile journey home after being stranded since last Saturday in Plaquemines Parish waters. Here is what he had to say about the dramatic journey. @wdsu
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Eli Brand
3 years
IN PHOTOS: Chief Reynolds has finished getting his head shaved. He says he wanted to make this public to show people they should never give up. I will have an interview with him on @ABCNews4 at 5 and 11, about how his diagnosis has changed him.
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Eli Brand
3 years
A year in Charleston, and this thing is all I’ve got to show for it.
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3 years
A NEW motion has been made that would affect only schools in the city under the Charleston County School District. That motion also failed.
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3 years
BREAKING: Charleston City Council passes the first reading of a new mask mandate that would include private businesses. Council members Shealey, Brady and Griffin were the only members to vote against. @ABCNews4
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Eli Brand
4 years
No one item could better summarize how my first job has gone so far than this.
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3 years
Two years ago today was our last newscast at @UofSC_SJMC . It’s a place that had me more than ready for a real newsroom. I’ll never forget it! #ForeverToThee
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2 years
Shane Beamer: “We’re going to win in the second half because of him (Rattler).” Let’s do it then coach.
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Eli Brand
9 months
NOPD say at least three people robbed two stores in Gentilly, using an unmarked white truck to rip the store's ATMs out of the ground. One of the store's owners says the burglaries were something he had only seen in movies. @wdsu
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Eli Brand
2 years
K is a year old today! He has grown slightly. (P.S. This picture took way too long to take, also ignore the dirty mirror.)
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Eli Brand
4 years
Behind the scenes of setting up for a look-live. Journalism is a dangerous business.
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Eli Brand
4 years
Today, Mount Pleasant Police and Fire honored those lost on 9/11 by walking the Ravenel in full uniform. Hear from the police and fire chiefs, as well as a first responder who was on the ground when the towers fell that day. Tonight, on @ABCNews4 at 5 & 6.
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A tree just fell in the area we’re in of Rock Hill. The tree smashed a Camaro and eventually blocked a school bus attempting to get through. We’re tracking developments of #Debby in our area on @wsoctv .
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Eli Brand
3 years
We love live TV! Big shout out to @amymarierusso for the camerawork and @BBonTV for the save. 😂
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8 months
Crazy surveillance video shows someone using what looks like a power saw to break into and steal $1,000 from an ATM at a store on Canal Blvd. Monday morning around 3. $200 were also taken from the register and the store’s camera system was also stolen according to NOPD. @wdsu
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Here is a timelapse of how bad the traffic got this morning on I-485 while it was shut down due to that deadly crash involving two tractor trailers. @wsoctv
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After a late-night coast guard rescue on Lake Pontchartrain of eight stranded boaters, we spoke with the civilians who helped rescue them about what happened. @wdsu
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3 years
BREAKING: Huge fire on Johnny Dodds Blvd. in Mount Pleasant. At least 2 buildings on fire that I can see.
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3 years
When you have to help with the standup but don't want people to notice you're there. @TaraJabour
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NOLA investigators marked off nearly 100 bullet casings on Law Street earlier today. They were part of a shooting that left two women in the hospital. Tonight on @wdsu at 10 hear from a woman who had to duck and hide for her life in her home with her four-year-old-daughter.
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Eli Brand
10 months
According to the Metropolitan Crime Commission, there have been no murders in New Orleans so far to start December. That is the second longest streak of days with no killings since Hurricane Ida. @wdsu
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Eli Brand
4 years
The crowd to see the The Brazil here at Mt P Memorial Waterfront Park is steadily growing. @ABCNews4
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4 years
The one Republican to vote against the Fetal Heartbeat Bill was Charleston County Senator Sandy Senn.
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3 years
It’s my mom’s birthday. Had to celebrate with what is undoubtedly our best picture. Happy birthday Mom!
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3 years
It’s national dog day. I guess this guy is ok.
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BREAKING: The JPSO say Lewis Stokes beat a woman in Jefferson Parish soon after being mistakenly released by the Orleans Parish Sheriffs Office without a court ordered ankle monitor. More on the search for Stokes, who remains at large, coming up on @wdsu at 10.
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Coming up on @wdsu news at 6, hear why local shrimpers and fishermen say that even though seafood sales are up this Lent season, they aren't benefitting. Some also say that if something isn't done soon, the food you see on your plate could all be from outside the state.
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3 years
That’s a Carolina winner. See y’all next year.
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