Author: Mike Olson

Lee County man charged in attempt to burn Bishopville City Hall and burning Post Office

Oct 19, 2020 1:49 PM EDT

Mike Olson, Kenneil Mitchell,

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says they arrested a man accused of burning the Bishopville Post Office Saturday and breaking into Bishopville City Hall and attempting to set it on fire several times.

Live music, comedy coming to Columbia in Cola Concerts

Oct 19, 2020 1:30 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Innovation Arts & Entertainment (iAE) and The Roberts Group have come together to form a new partnership bringing live musicians and comedians to Columbia through their new program, Cola Concerts. Cola Concerts will build a new venue at the Columbia Speedway Entertainment Center in Cayce to host the live events.

Monday Movie Musings: “Honest Thief”

Oct 19, 2020 12:58 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Liam Neeson’s thriller “Honest Thief” stole the top spot at the box office this weekend. Matt Perron gives his take on the film, in your Monday Movie Musings.

Richland Co. Coroner identifies child killed in weekend vehicle collision

Oct 19, 2020 12:53 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The Richland County Coroner’s Office has identified a child killed in a two vehicle collision on North Springs Road and North Trace Road Saturday. Coroner Gary Watts says 11-year-old Richard Johnson III died from blunt force injuries to his upper body at a local hospital.

Sumter Co. Coroner identifies victim in deadly motel shooting Friday

Oct 19, 2020 12:33 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The Sumter County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal shooting at a motel on Friday. Coroner Robert Baker says 23-year-old Tyvon Dickey died on scene at the Relax Inn Motel in Lynchburg.

South Carolina to receive more than $2.5 million in DOJ grants to combat addiction crisis

Oct 19, 2020 11:55 AM EDT

Mike Olson,

U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy Jr. announced that the District of South Carolina is the recipient of more than $2.5 million in grants from the Department of Justice to fight drug abuse and addiction in the state. These grants come as a part of the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs which are providing over $341 million across the nation to combat addiction.

Midlands Mugshots- October 18

Oct 19, 2020 10:59 AM EDT

Mike Olson,

Take a look at Sunday’s Midlands Mugshots.

North Charleston squirrel predicts winner of 2020 election

Oct 15, 2020 6:04 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Just leave it to the squirrels to predict the next president. North Charleston squirrel, ChrisChris, is taking on the task.

New office building coming to the Bull Street District

Oct 15, 2020 5:48 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Work has begun on an office space unlike any other coming to the Bull Street District.

Be Pro Be Proud visits Swansea High School to educate students on trade professions

Oct 15, 2020 5:38 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Students in Swansea had the opportunity to get some hands on job experience this morning when the Be Pro Be Proud truck stopped by Swansea High School.

Author: Mike Olson

Lee County man charged in attempt to burn Bishopville City Hall and burning Post Office

Live music, comedy coming to Columbia in Cola Concerts

Monday Movie Musings: “Honest Thief”

Richland Co. Coroner identifies child killed in weekend vehicle collision

Sumter Co. Coroner identifies victim in deadly motel shooting Friday

South Carolina to receive more than $2.5 million in DOJ grants to combat addiction crisis

Midlands Mugshots- October 18

North Charleston squirrel predicts winner of 2020 election

New office building coming to the Bull Street District

Be Pro Be Proud visits Swansea High School to educate students on trade professions

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