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Sumter Police search for man missing for two weeks

Officials say the missing man was last seen July 28, 2020

Image: Sumter Police Department Sumter, SC (WOLO) — The Sumter Police are asking for you help locating a man who has been missing for 2 weeks. Officials say 30 year old Lorenzo Jones of Stratton Court has not been seen since July 28, 2020. Family members say Jones does not have any known medical conditions, but say for him to…

Attempted murder suspect arrested after Orangeburg shooting, standoff

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – Two people were seriously injured after a shooting and standoff inside a home in Orangeburg near Interstate 26 Monday. Jamal Brown (OCSO) Jamal Brown, 29, faces three counts of attempted murder and two counts of possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Around 8:15 a.m. OCSO investigators were notified by a caller saying someone in…

RCSD arrests two men accused in Waffle House robbery

The suspects are accused of attempted armed robbery, weapons charges

Image: Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center Richland Co.,SC (WOLO)— The Richland County Sheriff’s department has arrested two men accused of attempting to rob the Waffle House in the 2-thousand block of Broad River Road. According to authorities, say the two men, 19 year old Jamal Ford and 22 year old Kenji Yates were Tuesday both facing weapons, and attempted armed…

President of Jordan Brand ‘Nike’, Benedict alumnus to speak for Benedict commencement

This will be the 150th Commencement Convocation for Benedict College, held Saturday August 8

Image Provided by: Benedict College Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Benedict College is gearing up for their 150th commencement celebration, albeit virtual for family and friends because of the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, students will be the only ones able to gather to celebrate as they graduate from an institution of higher learning to real world education. For 2020, graduates will…

Krispy Kreme to celebrate teachers during ‘Educators Appreciation Week’

Teachers will be able to get a sweet treat for all of their hard work next week

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Educators eat up! Krispy Kreme will be giving out free donuts and coffee to teachers next week… for educator appreciation week. the company says it’s their way of saying thank you. On top of that, Krispy Kreme will also give everyone who orders a dozen donuts an extra special “straight-a” dozen on Tuesday, August 11th. Categories:…