COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)) – A body was discovered earlier today in a wooded area in Forest Acres between Two Notch Road and Linbrook Drive, according to the Forest Acres Police Department. Investigators say when they responded to the scene they called in the Richland County Coroner’s Office and it was confirmed the remains are human. No foul play is suspected at…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – An investigation into the death of an inmate at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center is underway. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were notified by jail staff that an inmate was found dead at the detention center on February 12th. Investigators say the inmate was located in his cell and did not appear to…
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – One man is being charged with murder after a shooting in Bowman. According to the Bowman Police Department on February 3rd, officers arrived to the 800 block of Rail Street and found the victim, Stephen Harley, lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. Investigators say Harley was pronounced dead at the scene. The Bowman…
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) – According to SLED, a couple in Sumter are being charged with human trafficking and have been released on bond. SLED says on February 4, Will Fullwood was charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor and Unlawful Conduct Toward a Child and was booked into the Dorchester County Detention Center. Fulwood was transported to the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Local doctors are discussing the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in the community. A group of Prisma Health psychiatrists are sharing the symptoms and possible solutions for those struggling with their mental health. According to Prisma Health, adults, children, and the elderly have seen an uptick in mental health needs due to the pandemic….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Today South Carolina DHEC reports the first confirmed cases of the BA.2 Omicron sub-variant in the state, coming out of the Midlands region. Doctor Brannon Traxler with S.C. DHEC says early data shows the sub-variant is more transmissible but does not appear to cause more severe disease. Doctor Traxler is reminding the public that covid cases are…
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) – Three men were killed and more than 20 were wounded when state troopers opened fire on a group of South Carolina State College students on February 8th, 1968 during a protest. Now known as the Orangeburg Massacre, the community gathered today for its 54th commemoration. “We would like to remember the sacrifices that was made so…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – There is more than $750 million in unclaimed property located across South Carolina. The South Carolina State Treasurer says 615,000 new properties have been reported to the state’s unclaimed property program. State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is encouraging individuals, businesses, charities, schools and organizations to check treasurer.sc.gov to see if you have money waiting. Money comes to…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Racism and inequalities can be seen throughout black history and while there has been progress, discrimination is still present today. When it comes to health care doctors say many African Americans are reluctant to seek medical care due to distrust that comes from a history of inequitable medical treatment. Doctor Damon Daniels with Wellspring Family Medicine…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – South Carolina school districts are being urged to adopt the ‘Test-To-Stay’ program for students. The extra push comes today from South Carolina DHEC as advisors say it will keep children in the classroom longer. The program allows rapid antigen tests or PCR tests that have a quick 24 hours or less turn around time to be…
