Author: Alexis Frazier

Watch: Live Update on Mass Casualty Incident at Lee Corrections, 7 Inmates Dead

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  Live update from ABC Columbia’s Angela Rogers from the South Carolina Department of Correction on Mass Casualty incident that left 7 inmates dead. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will provide an update to the Lee Correctional Institution incident with South Carolina Corrections and SLED officials at 1:30 PM at the SCDC headquarters in Columbia. According to SC…

SC Department of Corrections and SLED Responding to Situation at Lee Correctional

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Corrections and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division are responding to an incident at Lee  Correctional Institution. @SCDCNews and SLED are responding to an ongoing situation at Lee Correctional Institution. — SC Dept. Corrections (@SCDCNews) April 16, 2018   Lee Correctional is a maximum security prison located in Bishopville in Lee County. No other…

Sumter Police Investigating Shooting Death of Teen

SUMTER, SC (WOLO)- Sumter police are investigating the shooting death of a 17-year-old outside of an apartment complex Sunday. Officers responded to the shooting around 1:45pm after reports of shots fired in the Peach Street area where they found the victim in the parking lot of the complex. Joshua Goodman, 17, was transported to Palmetto Health Tuomey where he later…

Lanes Reopen on I-20WB Following Deadly Crash

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Lanes are now back open on I-20 Westbound after a deadly accident Monday morning. The wreck happened near Broad River road at exit 63, which caused troopers to shut down all lanes. Authorities have confirmed at least one death. This is a developing story, continue to check back for updates. Categories: Local News, News

Benedict Celebrating Upcoming Inauguration of Schools’s First Female President

COLUMBIA, SC(WOLO)- Benedict College is celebrating the upcoming inauguration of the school’s new president. Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis will be sworn in as the 14th and first female President on Friday. The college kicked off a series of events Saturday with a service and family picnic. “We are wanting to celebrate the entire college family,” Artis said. “Today is family…

Pedestrian Killed While Trying to Cross I-26

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- A pedestrian was killed after being hit by three cars while crossing I-26 Sunday night. The crash happened around 9:30pm at the 110 mile marker in Lexington County. Troopers say the pedestrian was attempting to cross the interstate but was hit by a 2016 Jeep traveling Westbound in the middle lane. Two other cars, a 2017 Hyundaim…