Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department say a teen is dead following a shooting Sunday night. Codath Robert Presher, 17, was identified as the victim of the shooting that occurred in the 400 block of Deerwood Street near Rosewood Drive. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said the victim died as the result of a…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The attorney general’s office says 22 people have been indicted in a state grand jury investigation into a meth-trafficking organization. Investigators say the drug ring was operating in Berkeley, Dorchester, and Sumter Counties. Authorities say the charges for trafficking date back to May of 2015. Other charges include distributing cocaine, heroin, and marijuana, and gun related charges….
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Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)– For the second year in a row the Midlands is home to the national high school principal of the year. Thursday morning the National Association of Secondary School Principals announced River Bluff High School principal Dr. Lucas Clamp as this year’s winner. Last year Chapin High School’s Akil Ross took home the honor. According to a press…
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– 60 new jobs are on the way to Lexington Co. According to the governor’s office, Nucor, a metal building system manufacturer is expanding its operations in Swansea with an investment of seven million dollars. Nucor has operated in its current location since 1995. The company says it will be adding 57,000 square feet to its existing…
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – South Carolina Education Lottery officials say South Carolina has sold its first Mega Millions jackpot winning ticket. According to the SC Lottery, the ticket sold for last night’s drawing is worth more than $1.5 Billion. Lottery officials say the ticket was sold at KC Mart #7 in Simpsonville. Lottery officials sent out the following tweet with…
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)–The city of Cayce has hired a new city manager. Last week the city announced Tracy Hegler would take over the role left vacant by Brian Watkins. According to a city of Cayce spokesperson Watkins was fired without cause on October 17th after just three months on the job. No reason was given for the termination. Hegler’s first…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia police say Michael Griffin is in custody and charged with murder after a deadly weekend shooting. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says 25-year-old Jerri Sigmon died from a gunshot wound to the head. Columbia police say the shooting happened before six Saturday morning on Norman St. near Columbia College. Investigators say Griffin initially told officers that…
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Police in West Columbia are searching for a suspect in a recent shooting. Investigators say the man seen in this surveillance image shot a victim multiple times before taking off in a silver Chevrolet HHR. Police say it happened at a convenience store on Meeting St. If you recognize this man call the West Columbia Police Department…
