Author: ABC Columbia Staff

The deputies who drove into flood waters, trapping and killing two patients, have been fired

CONWAY, S.C. (WOLO) — Two deputies accused of driving into a flooded roadway, which resulted in the death of two mental-health patients, have been fired. Officials say Horry County Deputies Stephen Flood and Joshua Bishop drove through flood waters on Highway 76, near Little Pee Dee River the night of September 18th. Rains from Hurricane Florence had flooded the area….

Lexington/Richland 5 School Board Candidate Forum; Josh Berry moderates

IRMO, SC (WOLO) – Seven candidates vying for a seat on the Lexington-Richland 5 school board gathered at Irmo Middle School Tuesday (10/23) evening, for a community forum. The event, hosted by the District Five Teacher Forum, provided the community a chance to submit questions for the candidates to answer. Lexington County candidates Ellen Baumgardner, Jan Hammond, and Ken Loveless…