Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Now more than 1,000 people have died from COVID-19 in South Carolina. 69 deaths were reported Thursday but DHEC says there was another delay in reporting making the zero reported deaths Wednesday much less significant. DHEC says the deaths took place over the past several days and the delays can be attributed to ensuring the death is…
Courtesy: OCSO Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)–Deputies with the Orangeburg Co. Sheriff’s Office are seeking a person of interest in a suspicious death. Investigators say on Sunday Chad Williams, 26, notified authorities after discovering a family member unconscious inside the man’s home on Lazy Way Rd. According to deputies Williams told investigators he broke into the residence after failing to make contact…
Courtesy: Crimestoppers Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The Bureau of Protective Services says it is looking for a couple who stole a credit card while visiting the SC State Museum. Investigators say the man and the woman were captured on surveillance cameras at the Museum on June 12th and again later that day using the stolen card at Dave and Buster’s at Columbiana…
Richland Co. (S.C.)–Richland County deputies say they’ve arrested a man who robbed a Family Dollar and assaulted a store employee. Investigators say on June 14th Raeshaun Stampley, 38, was confronted by an employee of the store’s location on Two Notch Rd. after setting off the store merchandise alarms trying to leave with stuffed pockets. According to deputies, while he was…
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Police say they are investigating after protesters at Friday’s rally claim someone pointed a gun at them. Investigators say the man was reportedly inside a silver Kia when he exchanged words with protestors before pointing the gun. According to police there is no evidence that a gun was discharged. If you have any information on this incident send…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– If you live in Columbia and you feel like your water’s tasted a little off lately, you’re not wrong. The Columbia Water Department tweeted Wednesday that customers may have noticed a chlorine taste and odor in their tap water starting Tuesday. Officials say this was due to a brief interruption of the addition of ammonia to the…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Richland Co. are looking for a man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting. Deputies say Tony Trapp,23, shot and killed a man at Rowan Apartments on Southern Drive Sunday night. Investigators say Trapp is armed and dangerous and should not be approached. Deputies say they are also searching for the driver of a 2020 silver Toyota…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The Department of Agriculture says Director Hugh Weathers tested positive for COVID-19. A spokesperson for the department says Weathers was tested on Monday following a suspected exposure, and is experiencing only minor symptoms. Today, Commissioner of Agriculture @HughWeathers was notified that he’d tested positive for COVID-19. He was tested on Monday following a suspected exposure, and is…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–380 new jobs are on the way to the Midlands. Thursday the governor’s office announced Nephron Pharmaceuticals is expanding its operations in West Columbia. In addition to the new jobs the expansion brings an investment of $215.8 million. Officials say the expansion should be complete by early next year. If you’re interested in applying go to nephronpharm.com/careers Categories:…
