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Now-former Darlington County corrections officer accused of smuggling home-cooked meals into jail

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DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- A now-former Darlington County correctional officer has been arrested after allegedly sneaking home-cooked meals to inmates, Sheriff Michael August's office said Thursday. Matrese Grant has been charged with misconduct in office and furnishing contraband.

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    DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- A now-former Darlington County correctional officer has been arrested after allegedly sneaking home-cooked meals to inmates, Sheriff Michael August's office said Thursday. Matrese Grant has been charged with misconduct in office and furnishing contraband.

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