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Suspect confesses to murder of missing Orangeburg teen
Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)–A search for a missing young woman has come to a tragic end. Orangeburg Co. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says 18 year old Jykeem Johnson was charged in an unrelated case this week when he told deputies he killed Imani Gleaton and buried her near Elloree. Gleaton had been missing since July 10. Ravenell said on Thursday, Gleaton…
Harrison, Graham face off over COVID-19 testing ahead of second debate
The second debate is scheduled to take place in Spartanburg Friday at 7pm
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, Jaime Harrison, released a statement Thursday saying he plans to take a Coronavirus test before Friday night’s second debate, and wants the Republican incumbent, Senator Lindsey Graham to take one as well. Harrison saying, in light of recent events including, President Trump and at least a dozen of others in…
Orangeburg teenager arrested for attempted murder after car accident/shooting
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – A teenager has been arrested for attempted murder and armed robbery in Orangeburg County. Jykeem Johnson, 18, who has both Orangeburg and Calhoun County addresses, faces charges of attempted murder in one case and armed robbery and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime in a second case. The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s…
Richland One school releases return to face to face instruction schedule
Students could be headed back to in person instruction in the next few weeks
(Courtesy: RCSD1) Richland Co, SC (WOLO) — The Richland One school district is working to get your children back in the classroom as quickly and safely as possible. Tuesday night, Dr. Craig Witherspoon released a few more details in a letter to parents laying out their plan to implement Phase Two. This is the portion of the plan that will…
Local law enforcement find unique ways to host ‘National Night Out’
Richland County and Sumter are among the departments that went ahead with the annual event
Image: RCSD (Richland Co., WOLO) —Coronavirus has altered a lot of things we’ve grown accustomed to including, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s ‘National Night Out’ celebration. ‘National Night Out’ is usually held each August by law enforcement across the county. ‘National Night Out’ gives law enforcement the chance to connect with neighbors, and Tuesday night Richland County didn’t let…
How a unique ally is fighting the spread of infection inside one SC hospital
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – A recent report suggests that the overall risk of hospital-acquired COVID-19 infections is low, but that may be thanks to rigorous control measures. However, the danger of acquiring any infection in a hospital is real. According to the World Health Organization, there are more hospital infection deaths than those from the flu, car accidents, and firearms….
Irmo man gets 40 years for 2019 murder of Lexington woman
Joseph Henry is charged with Murder and Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime
Image: LCSD Lexington, SC (WOLO) –The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says an Irmo man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, with no chance of parole for a 2019 murder. During a jury trial held in Lexington County, two people testified that while riding in the car with 30 year old Joseph Randolph Henry, and the victim 25 year…
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