Author: Rob Dew
Local News, News, State

SC Dept. of Revenue offers tips on Data Privacy Day

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Tuesday is Data Privacy Day. January 28th is observed every year to create awareness about the importance of respecting on-line privacy, safeguarding data, and enabling trust. Tuesday the South Carolina Department of Revenue released some tips to keep your information safe on-line. They include managing privacy settings, thinking about what you share before posting on social media, and…
Local News, News, Sumter

Deputies: Sumter Co. woman found murdered in hotel

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Source: SCSO Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)–Sumter Co. deputies say a woman is dead after an incident of domestic violence inside a hotel. Investigators say Freddie Curtis, 44,  is charged with murder after Elizabeth Canty, 35,  was found dead inside a room at the Downtown Sumter Motor Inn around 1:20 Tuesday morning. Deputies say she had injuries to her upper body. Authorities…
Kershaw, Local News, News

Suspects arrested in Kershaw Co. murder

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Source:KCSO Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Kershaw Co. deputies arrested two teenagers in connection with a murder earlier this month. Investigators say Albertina Bennett, 18, and Cameron Hyatt, 17,  are charged with murder in the death of Thomas Keitt, 55,  of Elgin. On January 15th investigators say Keitt’s body was was found on Green Hill Rd. next to an abandoned car….
Entertainment News, Local News, News, Richland

Line-up announced for Five Points St. Patrick’s Day Festival

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– St. Patrick’s Day in Five Points is one of the Midlands’ biggest annual events and this year will be no exception. Thursday afternoon Five Points officials announced Band of Horses will headline this year’s festival on March 21st. Also new this year, the Five Points Association is teaming up with Love, Peace, and Hip Hop to make…
Local News, News, Orangeburg

Suspect accused of shooting at police facing federal charge

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Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)–A man accused of shooting at police is now facing a federal firearms charge. Thursday the US Attorney’s Office announced Phillip King is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Investigators say in September of 2018 King shot at police while he was being pursued in connection with a stolen car. He is…
Local News, News, Richland, State

Columbia 18th in STD’s per capita

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–According to data released by the Centers for Disease Control, and compiled by the web site, innerbody.com Columbia is number 18 in the number of sexually transmitted per 100K people. The study included cases of HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. According to the website Columbia has 1.390 cases of STDs per 100,000. Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and Greenville also…
Digital Exclusives and Features, Kershaw, Local News, News

Surveillance video released of tornado striking high school

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Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Friday afternoon Kershaw Co. School District released surveillance video taken throughout the school of the EF2 tornado that tore through north central high school late Saturday night. No one was hurt. District officials tell us however that it could be years before students can return to the school.     Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Kershaw,…
Local News, News, Richland

Police: SUV sought in hit and run

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia police are searching for a car they believe was involved in a recent hit and run. Investigators say a a white or light-colored newer model, mid-size SUV hit a man who was walking on West Beltline Blvd. just before midnight on January, 9th. Police say the victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. If you…
Local News, News, State

Survey: SC smokers spend $1.2 million on habit in lifetime

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Washington, D.C. (WOLO)–The average smoker in South Carolina spends more than $1.2 million on the habit in their lifetime. That is according to a survey released today by wallethub.com. The tally includes things like the cost of cigarettes, healthcare, and lost income. The number breaks down to more than $24,000 a year. According to the study, South Carolina’s total is…

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