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American Airlines cancels some flights after Boeing ‘737 Max’ out of rotation

The fallout from the two deadly 737 Max crashes are effecting more than just Boeing. American Airlines says its had to cancel flights from Dallas to Oakland because the plane that flies that route is in high demand since the 737 Max is off the market. Domestic airlines have canceled hundreds of daily flights, but American is the first to…

LCSD: 3 ‘gang members’ suspected in Bel Air Drive home burglary arrested

  (Photo:Lexington Sheriff’s Department) LEXINGTON CO., SC (WOLO) –Three men from Columbia are behind bars charged with Failing to Stop for Blue Lights and are now suspected in the burglary of a home in the Oak Grove community. The trio was arrested Tuesday afternoon after a search in the Oak Grove area. George Adams, Orlando Jennings and Sinclair McDonald have…

Clarendon County couple found dead in burning home

CLARENDON CO., SC (WOLO) —-Investigators say a husband and wife were found dead inside a burning mobile home. The Clarendon County coroner’s office says the bodies of 67 year old John Blanton and his 59 year old wife Marylynn were found inside their Manning home. The coroner says he’s awaiting autopsy results before determining the exact cause of death. Categories:…

Richland deputies need help identifying four burglary suspects

(photo: RCSD) RICHLAND CO., SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying four suspects wanted on burglary charges. Authorities say just after 3AM Saturday morning June 29, 2019, deputies were called to the Best Buy at 10136 Two Notch Road for an alarm call. After watching surveillance video, deputies say they were able…

Former Allen Benedict residents get more time to gather remaining belongings

Officials investigate reports of gas near Allen Benedict Court apartments/Matt Perron COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Former Allen Benedict Court Residents will get a little more time to remove their personal belongings from the now condemned apartment complex. After authorities say two men died from carbon monoxide poisoning back in January, hundreds of remaining residents were forced to vacate their homes…

Woman arrested for trying to smuggle drugs into SC prison by leaving it for inmate litter crew

BERKELEY COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – A Ladson woman faces charges, accused of leaving marijuana and tobacco at an I-26 rest stop for an inmate litter crew. Jahbrisha Pennick, 31 Jahbrisha Pennick, 31, is charged with distribution of marijuana, criminal conspiracy and two counts of introducing contraband into MacDougall Correctional Institution. According to a South Carolina Department of Corrections arrest warrant,…

SC Department of Children’s Advocacy starts toll free complaint line

(image: SC Department of Children’s Advocacy) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) —  The South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy (DCA) is now in effect.  The new toll free complaint line will allow members of the public to submit a complaint related to services being provided to a child by a state agency.  The Department of Children’s Advocacy was established by Act 160…