Author: Rob Dew

Coroner confirms student’s cause of death

Photo Courtesy: Pelion HS Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)–The Orangeburg Co. Coroner’s Office confirmed Tuesday that a Midlands student’s death was a tragic accident. In a statement, the coroner says “autopsy results show that Mr. Dwyer’s cause of death was drowning.  The manner of death is classified as accidental.” Monday the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office announced Dwyer died over the weekend while…

Richland Co. Sen. Harpootlian again questions Panthers Bill

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–One Richland Co. senator continues to be the loudest voice questioning the measure that would provide tax incentives to bring the NFL’s Carolina Panthers’ practice facility to York Co., moving it from Charlotte. Speaking Tuesday on the house floor, Sen. Dick Harpootlian says the bill sets a precedent that would lead to other sports teams coming to the…

Mayors send letter to senate in support of Panthers bill

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The mayors of five of the state’s largest cities sent a letter to the senate Tuesday in support of the proposed tax incentives designed to bring the NFL’S Carolina Panthers practice facility to South Carolina. The mayors of Columbia, Rock Hill, Myrtle Beach, Greenville, and Charleston signed the letter which calls on the general assembly to support…

NWS: Midlands under tornado watch

Source: NWS Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The National Weather Service says the Midlands is under a tornado watch until 6pm Friday. The NWS tornado watch is issued when weather conditions are favorable for the development of a tornado. Stay with ABC Columbia News for further updates. Categories: Local News, News, State

Solicitor: Raniya Wright died from natural causes

RaNiya Wright (Photo provided by family) Walterboro, S.C. (WOLO)– The Colleton Co. Solicitor’s office says Raniya Wright, 10, died of natural causes. Wright died following a fight on March 27th at Forest Hills Elementary School. The solicitor’s office says its medical examiner found no signs of trauma, and discovered that Wright had a pre-existing medical condition, AVM and had been…