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Local News, News, Sumter

Sumter man accused of slitting his daughter’s throat

Authorities say the man attempted to kill the teenager at the time of the attack, causing charges to be upgraded
ABC Columbia Staff,

Sumter, SC (WOLO) — Police in Sumter say a man is wanted for slashing his 15 year old daughter’s throat. Investigators say Jeremiah Owings was arrested Sunday night following the incident and initially charged with unlawful conduct toward a child. He was arrested and released on bond. Police say further investigation revealed Owings intended to kill the teen at the…

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Local News, News, State

Unemployment claims continue to climb in South Carolina

DEW reporting 1 thousand more claims than last week
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO)— More South Carolinians are continuing to claim unemployment tonight. On the job front,  The Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) reporting more than 17-hundred resident filed for first-time unemployment insurance last week. That’s nearly 1-thousand more claims than reported the week before, when the department recorded its lowest weekly totals of unemployment claims since the pandemic began….
Local News, News, Richland

Richland school district two to release ‘memorandum of understanding’

The goal of the 'Be Smart' program is to encourage responsible gun ownership
ABC Columbia Staff,

Richland Co.,SC (WOLO) —- ast week’s school shooting in Michigan and constant reports of guns in schools in the Midlands. Richland school district two and several neighboring school districts will sign a ‘Memorandum of Understanding Thursday with the ‘Be Smart’ program, encouraging responsible gun ownership. ‘Be Smart’ which is an acronym that stands for — secure all guns in your…

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Lexington, Local News, News, State

Escaped inmate in custody after hours long search

Authorities say the inmate escaped from an ambulance still handcuffed
ABC Columbia Staff,

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – An inmate who escaped from an ambulance Wednesday has been taken into custody. Courtesy LCSD The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says Daniel Hill III escaped from the back of an ambulance Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of Leaphart Road and Sunset Boulevard. Deputies say Hill stole a Ford F-350 and was seen at a Bojangle’s before…

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Local News, News, Richland

Alex Murdaugh bond appearance set as he faces additional lawsuit

Among the list of charges he already faces, Murdaugh is now being sued by the boyfriend of woman killed on his boat
ABC Columbia Staff,

(ABC) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — There are new developments in the Alex Murdaugh case. The former prominent low country attorney remains behind bars in Richland County as he faces a slew of charges after being indicted by the South Carolina Grand Jury last month. State Grand Jury issued five indictments against former attorney Alex Murdaugh. Attorney General Wilson says the…
Local News, News, Richland

Richland Northeast H.S. student charged with bringing loaded gun to school

Authorities say the student is a 17 year old boy accused of having the loaded pistol in his backpack
ABC Columbia Staff,

(Courtesy: RCSD/Twitter) Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — A 17 year old Richland Northeast High School student faces several charges after he’s accused of bringing a loaded firearm onto school property. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says a School Resource Officer (SRO) was alerted by school administrators that a gun was discovered inside of a student’s book bag Tuesday afternoon. The…

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Local News, News, Richland

Suspect in Longcreek Dr. deadly shooting arrested

RCSD says the 25 year old man was taken into custody by the Midlands Gang Task Force, SLED
ABC Columbia Staff,

RCSD: Man found shot dead inside car on Longcreek DriveImage: Rich Wandover/ABC Columbia Richland Co, SC (WOLO) — A man has been arrested for a murder that took place along Longcreek Drive.  According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, 25 year old Juwaan Johnson has been charged in connection to the deadly shooting. According to authorities, on October 21, 2021…

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Local News, News

Safely decking the halls for the holidays

Tyler Ryan speaks with Irmo Fire Department Chief about how to stay safe during the holidays
ABC Columbia Staff, Tyler Ryan,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Christmas trees are the epitome of the Christmas holiday tradition, but they can quickly become a fire hazard if you are not careful. Our Tyler Ryan spoke with the Chief of the Irmo Fire Department to find out how to stay safe while decking the halls. Categories: Local News, News

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