Richland Coutny Detention Center Bond Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Embattled former attorney Alex Murdaugh is facing new charges. Friday morning SC Attorney General Alan Wilson announced a state grand jury issued new indictments against Murdaugh as well as two other defendants. According to the attorney general, Murdaugh was indicted for four counts of Obtaining Signature or Property by False Pretenses Value…
(FILE) SC Supreme Court Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– In a unanimous ruling the State Supreme Court, according to the court’s website, placed an injunction on the state’s 6-week abortion ban also known as the Heartbeat Law. The injunction will remain while litigation proceeds in the lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood and the Greenville Women’s Clinic. In July the groups filed a…
Photo: Matt Perron Columbia, S.C.(WOLO)–Former attorney Alex Murdaugh’s lawyer, Dick Harpootlian, spoke out Wednesday morning about a recent motion in the double-murder case. The motion is asking a court to order the state to comply with their obligations under court rules and case law and furnish discovery materials in the case. Murdaugh was indicted for the murders of his wife…
Image: CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The Columbia Police Department is shutting down a downtown business after it was deemed a public nuisance. According to a department spokesperson, Main’s Best, a convenience store on Main St. was closed permanently on Monday. Describing the store as a “drain on public resources”, police say since January of 2o21, officers have responded to more…
Lexington Police and the Lexington Co. Coroner’s Office are investigating a death on Widgeon Drive in the Mallard Lakes neighborhood.
Photo: Cayce Fire Dept. Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)– A tractor trailer full of tires burst into flames this afternoon on I-77. According to the Cayce Fire Dept. the interstate is shut down at mile marker 2 as crews work to extinguish the fire. No injuries have been reported associated with the fire. Photo: Cayce Fire Dept. Photo: Cayce Fire Dept. Categories:…
FILE Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A new survey says South Carolina is one of the worst places to live in the country. According to Wallethub, the Palmetto State is the sixth worst state in which to live. The survey was based on factors like the percentage of the population in poverty, percentage of adults in poor health, and the percentage of…
ABC Columbia (FILE) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Students considering a career in social work could be eligible for tuition assistance. The Department of Social Services has partnered with Uof SC, South Carolina State University, and Winthrop University for the bachelors in social work scholars tuition assistance program. During the upcoming semester three students from each institution will be awarded with up to…
Newberry Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Law Enforcement agencies in the Midlands are urging caution before you post your child’s back to school pictures on social media. The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office has a few tips to make sure your child’s pictures aren’t the target of internet stalkers and predators. First, do not use your child’s full name. Do not include pictures…
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)–Investigators with SLED are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Orangeburg Co. According to authorities a Eutawville police officer responded to a call for service and there was an exchange of gunfire between police and an armed man. SLED says Tyler Mendez, 27 was killed in the exchange, not officers were injured. According SLED this was the 23rd officer…
