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Officials: Worker killed after trench collapse

According to the Newberry Co. Sheriff's Office, Fairview Fire and Lake Murray Rescue responded to the scene.

Newberry Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Officials in Newberry Co. say a worker has died after being buried in a ditch. According to the Newberry Co. Sheriff’s Office, Fairview Fire and Lake Murray Rescue responded to the scene on Macedonia Church Rd. Deputies say the worker had been laying a water line in a trench when it collapsed, trapping him. All attempts…

Sumter police search for gunman in driveby shooting

Image: Sumter Police Dpt. Logo Sumter Co., SC (WOLO) — The Sumter Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place around 6:30 Friday night. According to authorities, police were called to North Main street after a man was shot by a passing car while walking down the street. Officials say the initial information that came in indicated that the…

Deputies: Midlands man arrested for torturing dog

Richland Co. deputies say Darius Golson is charged with ill treatment of animals.

Richland Co. deputies say Darius Golson is charged with ill treatment of animals. (Photo: RCSD) Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Richland Co. deputies say Darius Golson is charged with ill treatment of animals. Investigators say on February 11th the Humane Society received an anonymous top that a dog on Colonial Dr. appeared to be in distress. Deputies say when they found…

One injured in shooting at Midlands Walmart

Investigators say one person was injured.

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– Police in Sumter say they responded to a shooting Friday afternoon at Walmart on Broad St. Investigators say one person was injured. Police say they ultimately determined the incident started as a dispute between two people. Police have arrested a suspect.   Categories: Local News, News, Sumter

Isuzu to establish new manufacturing facility in Greenville

Wednesday Governor Henry McMaster announced Isuzu will invest $280 million in a new facility in Greenville.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Another car manufacturer is setting up shop in the Palmetto State. Wednesday Governor Henry McMaster announced Isuzu will invest $280 million in a new facility in Greenville. McMaster released a statement saying, “Isuzu’s decision to establish operations and create more than 700 new jobs in Greenville County reinforces South Carolina as a top destination for the automotive industry….

RCSD: Individual hit by car following traffic stop

Deputies say the individual pulled over to the shoulder and immediately got out and ran across the interstate.

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Richland Co. deputies say around 12pm Friday RCSD initiated a traffic stop on I-20 Westbound near MM 74 which is not far from the I-277 interchange. Deputies say the individual pulled over to the shoulder and immediately got out and ran across the interstate. They say the individual was hit by a vehicle in the Eastbound…

Lexington Police searching for accused burglar

Police in Lexington say they're looking for a burglar who stole nearly $2,000 in equipment on Christmas Eve.

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)–Police in Lexington say they’re looking for a burglar who stole nearly $2,000 in equipment on Christmas Eve. Investigators say on December 24, 2024 a man was captured on a surveillance camera as he broke into a business and stole a Kobolt tool box with multiple specialty tools and a Generac generator. Police say if you have information…