Midlands Mugshots for 7/16
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Author: Rob Dew
Columbia’s Greek Festival cancelled
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– This year’s Columbia Greek Festival has been cancelled because of the coronavirus. Organizers posted on the festival’s Facebook page that with the health of attendees, volunteers, and the community in mind they made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s festival. This would have been the festival’s 34th year. No word yet on if a make up…
SC for ED questions Sen. Hembree’s data claims
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– One of the lawmakers who spoke during Governor Henry McMaster’s Wednesday news conference on education was Horry Co. Republican Sen. Greg Hembree. Thursday the teaching advocacy group SCforED took exception to claims Sen. Hembree made during the news conference regarding students proficiency in English and math as a result of virtual learning during the pandemic. His exact…
Initial jobless claims increase in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–There’s been an increase in the weekly number of unemployment claims in the state. More than 19,000 people filed for the benefits last week, an increase of more than 3,000 from the previous week. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Department of Employment and Workforce has paid out more than $3 billion in unemployment benefits. Categories: Local…
SC surpasses 1,000 COVID 19 deaths
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…
Person of interest sought in relative’s death
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…
Couple sought in credit card theft
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…
Suspect arrested in Two Notch robbery, assault
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…
UofSC announces scholarship named for Panthers owner, wife
The scholarship will be awarded to four incoming freshmen each year who will receive $10,000 per year for their education as well as other opportunities.
Police investigating after reports of gun pointed at protesters at SC State House
Authorities are investigating after a protestor says a gun was pointed at them during the Confederate Memorial rally Friday
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…
