Author: Rob Dew

Coroner: Woman found dead in Walmart parking lot

Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)–The Kershaw Co. Coroner’s Office is investigating after they say a woman was found dead in a Walmart parking lot. The coroner says it happened around 2pm Wednesday at Walmart in Camden. He says 54 year old Melissa Hopkins, a Walmart employee died from a gun shot wound. Camden police are investigating. Categories: Kershaw, Local News, News

Deputies: Drugs, guns, cash found in Winnsboro home

Fairfield Co, S.C. (WOLO)– Deputies in Fairfield Co. say a search warrant uncovered large quantities of drugs, cash, and guns. Investigators say last Friday Timothy Weldon and Tawanda Young were in the home at the time of the search. According to deputies,  they are facing several charges related to the distribution of illegal drugs. Deputies say inside the home they…

10 year old, teen killed in ATV accident

Fairfield Co., S.C. (WOLO)–The Fairfield Co. Coroner’s Office says a teen and a ten year old girl died when their four-wheeler hit a car last night. According to the coroner, Christopher Simmons, 17 and Jermiia Scarborough, 10,  were riding an ATV on West Peach Rd. when they were hit by a car. It happened just before 6pm. The accident is…

Coroner: 4-year old dies after being found in hot car

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–The hot weather has already claimed one life in the Midlands. Richland Co. coroner Gary Watts says 4-year old Zion Akinrefon of Maryland was found unresponsive in a car at a home in Blythewood. The coroner says the boy climbed into the unlocked car when no one was looking. Sheriff Leon Lott says at this time no…