Amy O’Rourke’s first solo trip to the Midlands
Amy O’rourke, the wife of presidential hopeful Beto O’rourke, made her first solo trip to the palmetto state to meet with voters and talk about a number of issues.
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Aiken man arrested for armed robbery and assault
AIKEN,SC (WOLO)- The Aiken Department of Public Safety arrested a man wanted in connection to an armed robbery and assault at a convenience store. Swiss Tyrone Council was arrested on Sunday in the 200 Block of Cherokee Street SE. Officials say council was taken into custody without incident. Council was wanted for the October 8th armed robbery and assault at…
Man reported missing from Sumter found dead
Derrick Davontrez Slater / Sumter CSO SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A 23-year-old man who was reported missing on Tuesday, was found dead over the weekend according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. Derrick Slater’s body was found along Scales Road around 11 a.m. on Saturday (10/26), not far from where his car was located on Coon Ridge Road on…
What to expect from President Trump’s visit to Benedict College
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Get ready for heavy traffic and road closures as President Donald Trump makes his way back to the Midlands Friday. President Trump will deliver the keynote address at the second step presidential justice forum at Benedict College. Tickets for the event have already sold out. “This is the first time the president has been to an HBCU,” Scott…
More than 200 USC students forced to move into new dorms mid-semester
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- More than 200 USC students forced to move out of their dorms because of the university’s plans to improve. After just moving into Cliff apartments on USC’s campus, 215 freshmen will have to move again. “It’s really infuriating to me because they didn’t figure out this housing stuff before they let us know that we are getting evicted,”…
Sumter Police say remains of missing 5-year-old Neveah Adams found in landfill
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) — Sumter Police say the remains of missing 5-year-old Nevaeh Adams were found in a landfill on Friday, October 18. Sumter Police announced Tuesday afternoon that the remains were found in a landfill off Screaming Eagle Road. According to authorities, on August 5th, the body of Nevaeh’s mother, Sharee Bradley, was found at the Lantana Apartments. The…
Active shooter in Sumter facing 7 counts of attempted murder
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)- An active shooter situation unfolded in Sumter Monday morning sending four people to the hospital. Ozzy Mooneyham,25, is being charged with seven counts attempted murder, two counts of a weapon during a violent crime and two counts of pointing and presenting a firearm. Officials say around 7:30a.m. Mooneyham shot at multiple people including an off duty deputy…
Elderly Sumter man found safe
SUMTER,SC (WOLO)- A missing Sumter man has been found safe by the Cayce police department Sunday afternoon. Larry Edward Wilson, 72, of 9 E. Charlotte Ave. went missing on Saturday night when he drove away from his home in a black 2009 Nissan Altima, according to officials. Wilson was wearing a purple and gold T-shirt and tan pants. Categories: Local…
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Safety and parking preparations underway for USC game and State Fair Saturday
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- There are traffic and safety concerns as we prepare for another busy weekend with two major events happening at the same time in Columbia. The South Carolina State Fair and Gamecock football game are happening on the same weekend. “Anytime that you put that number of people in that area there is going to be traffic issues,” Matt…
