Author: Rob Dew

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Local News, Newberry, News

Update: Endangered Newberry man found

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Source: Newberry Police Dept. Newberry, S.C. (WOLO)–Police in Newberry have issued an endangered person alert for a man they say has not been seen since Tuesday. Investigators say Larry Lindsay, 71, was last seen at a nail salon on Main St. in Newberry at 7:12pm. Officials say he is wearing a blue checkered shirt, green pants, and a black Pittsburgh…
Local News, News, Richland

Developer says “Attainable Housing” coming to downtown Columbia

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Provided by Connelly Developlent Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Attainable housing is coming to downtown Columbia. Wednesday morning developers announced Midtown at Bull Street will open in the fall of 2023. The development will feature 90, one, two, and three bedroom units along with a gazebo, exercise room, and playground. In a statement provided in a press release Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann says,…
Local News, News, Sumter

Deputies: Man charged with murder in Sumter shooting death

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Source: Sumter PD Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)– In Sumter Co., deputies say a man is charged with murder in a recent shooting. Investigators say on August 19th they responded to what was initially reported as a drug overdose at a home on Antelope Dr. When they arrived, deputies say the victim identified as Richard Preusser had a gunshot wound to…
Lexington, Local News, News, Richland

Neighborhood evacuated following gas leak- Crews secured gas line

Dominion Energy says The natural gas line is secured
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Photo: Irmo Fire Dept. Irmo, S.C. (WOLOP)–The Irmo Fire Department says they responded to the Gardendale neighborhood Monday afternoon after a report of  a damaged gas line. Officials say the surrounding homes were evacuated as a precaution. Dominion Energy is there working to repair the line. UPDATE: According to Dominion Energy, The natural gas line is secured. Crews are on-site…
Local News, News, State

Judge grants Murdaugh attorney’s motion to compel evidence

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Colleton Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Judge Clifton Newman heard a motion Monday morning filed by attorneys representing former attorney Alex Murdaugh. The defense claims prosecutors are unfairly withholding evidence and leaking evidence to the media. Prosecutors, including Attorney General Alan Wilson denied the leaks. Ultimately Judge Newman granted the motion compelling the state to turn over evidence, he also granted a protective…
Local News, News, Richland

Deputies: Suspects arrested in shooting that left teen dead

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Richland Co., (S.C.)–Richland Co. deputies say three suspects are in custody in connection with the shooting death of a 17 year old boy. Deputies say they responded to Nexus Apartments in the Village at Sandhills on July 20th to a report of a shooting. There they found the body of Marquel Walker. According to deputies Za’quan Grant,23, Na’quan Addison, 22,…
Kershaw, Local News, News

Former detention center officer charged with assault

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(AP/File) Jail cell Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)–A former Kershaw County Detention Center officer was booked into that very detention center after being charged with assault. According to SLED, Steven Payne is charged with second degree assault and battery. According to an incident report, on March 31st Payne grabbed the inmate by the neck and violently threw them to the floor….

Family Leave Act
Local News, News, Politics, State

SC Governor McMaster signs Family Leave Bill into law

The law provides state employees with up to six weeks of paid family leave for the birth, adoption, or fostering of a child
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–  Thursday morning Gov. Henry McMaster signed the Family Leave Bill into law. The law provides state employees with up to six weeks of paid family leave for the birth, adoption, or fostering of a child. The Governor’s Office provided a break-down of how the leave works.   Birth of a child Provides 6 weeks of paid leave…
Lexington, Local News, News

All Pelion area schools eligible for no-cost meals

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(Courtesy: LCSD1 FSN) Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Good news for parents with students in Pelion. According to a spokesperson for Lexington School Dist. One, the district is participating in the Community Eligibility Provision as part of the National School Lunch Program. Officials say that means participating schools will provide free breakfast and lunch to all students at all times. Participating…
Local News, News, Richland

Small fire under investigation at DJJ school

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A spokesperson for the Department of Juvenile Justice says there was a small fire on its Broad River Rd. campus Thursday morning. Officials say it was in the woodworking shop behind the Birchwood School, a staff member noticed smoke and called the Columbia Fire Department which responded and put out the fire. We’re told no students were…

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