Author: Rob Dew

Three arrested for drugs, guns in Orangeburg Co.

Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)–  Ornageburg Co. deputies say three people are facing drug charges after investigators were looking into a recent shootings. In addition to the drugs, deputies say they found two rifles. Deputies say on Monday Marvin Gay, 30, Geonna Davis, 20, both of Santee; and Fabin Sheard, 19, of Duncan, were each charged with possession with intent to…

Game time set for Carolina Clemson game

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Game time has been set for the annual grudge match between the Gamecocks and the Tigers. According to the Uof SC athletic department the game will kickoff at noon on Saturday Nov. 30th at Williams-Brice Stadium and will be televised on ESPN. Clemson holds an all time advantage in the series of 70-42-4. Both teams are idle…

12-year olds charged with selling crack

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia police say two 12 year boys and two adults are facing drug charges after a search warrant was conducted at a home on Harper St. on Nov. 8th. Investigators say Nickolas Guild, 38, and Ashley Hopkins, 34, are each charged with trafficking Crack Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine within…

Hundreds tested for tuberculosis at Lexington Medical Center Facility

W. Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington Medical Center notified a group of Lexington Oncology Infusion Center patients, staff and visitors who may have been in the same general area as someone who was recently diagnosed with active tuberculosis. According to a hospital spokesperson, those affected may have come in contact with the patient between August 19th and September 30th. In total,…

Fire Marshal’s office offers heating safety tips as temps drop

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The South Carolina Fire Marshals Office is warning people who use space heaters or kerosene lamps to stay warm. Fire Marshal Jonathan Jones offers the following tips to ensure safety during the cold winter months: • Only use kerosene heaters and space heaters according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Inspect the heater for cracked or broken plugs. If frayed,…

USGS reports earthquake in Cayce

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)- There was a little rumble in the Midlands this morning. According to a tweet sent out by the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, the US Geological Survey reported a 2.o magnitude earthquake near the city of Cayce early this morning. This is the third earthquake reported in the Midlands in 2019.   USGS reports a 2.0 magnitude…