FILE Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Sheriff Leon Lott says a Keenan High School student has been arrested for making a threat against the school over the phone. Investigators say on October 11th school administrators received a phone call around 10:15 wherein the caller said there would be a shooting on campus. Deputies say the threat was investigated and determined to…
(Courtesy: SCDEW/Facebook) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– According to the Department first time unemployment claims increased by more than 500 in the past week. Officials say in the week between October 2nd and October 8th 2,051 people filed for first time unemployment insurance compared with 1,538 during the previous week. According to the agency, a person on unemployment receives $287.58 per week….
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– You can expect to see a military presence at Columbia Metropolitan Airport for a little while longer. Today a spokesperson for the South Carolina Air National Guard 169th Fighter Wing is extending its stay at the airport due to runway renovations at McEntire Joint National Guard Base. Officials say the temporary residency which began in April will…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The SC Dept. of Education reports high school juniors in South Carolina scored slightly higher in 2021 on the annual college readiness exam. According to a department spokesperson students in SC had an average composite score of 18.5 in ’22, up from 18.3 in ’21. Nationally, officials say the average score was 19.8, the lowest in more…
Spartanburg, S.C. (WOLO)–According to a spokesperson for Wofford College, former Vice President Mike Pence will speak with students on Tuesday, October 18th. The event is free and open to the public but registration is required. Officials say the visit is part of the college’s Hipp Lecture Series on International Affairs and National Security. The event will also be livestreamed following…
Clarendon Co., S.C. (WOLO)– According to the Governor’s Office, SC Canna, LLC, will establish its indoor growing operations in Clarendon Co. The agricultural hemp company will invest more than $8 million and create 37 new jobs. A spokesperson for the Governor’s Office says the company was founded by native South Carolinians and specializes in a growing process called aeroponics which…
Photo: Lee Williams West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Groups that help crime victims across the state will soon receive more than $32 million dollars in federal and state grants. According to the Attorney General’s Office, The S.C. Public Safety Coordinating Council approved the grants which will be distributed by the Department of Crime Victim Assistance Grants. In a statement provided to…
Ft. Jackson, S.C. (WOLO)– Officials at Fort Jackson have identified a soldier who died on the base on October 7th. A spokesperson says Pvt. Danielle Shields from Decatur, GA was found unresponsive in her barracks. “This is a very hard time for all who knew Danielle and we continue to provide comfort to her teammates,” said Fort Jackson Commander Brig….
Source: Ruben J. Long Detention Center Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Richland Co. deputies say a man is accused of shooting and killing three family members, two in Richland Co. and one in Horry Co. Deputies say Matthew Dewitt, 25 is accused in the deaths of Natasha Stevens, 52 Gloria Dewitt, 52 and James Dewitt, 52. According to authorities on Sunday…
Image: RCSD responds to Blythewood H.S. after reports of an active shooter on the campus October 5, 2022. Deputies say the report was later determined to be a hoax. Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Monday Richland County deputies released the 911 call of a reported school shooting at Blythewood HS that was ultimately proven to be false. In the call, you can…
