Author: Rob Dew

Kershaw Co. Deputy involved in chase, crash

Source:KCSO Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Deputies with the Kershaw Co. Sheriff’s Office say around 1pm Thursday they along with Camden Police responded to a call of someone threatening to use a gun at Walmart in Camden. Deputies say they saw the suspect leaving Walmart and a chase ensued on Springdale Rd. reaching speeds of up to 90 mph. According to…

Body of missing boater recovered in Lake Murray

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Officials with the Department of Natural Resources say the body of a man who disappeared on Lake Murray has been found. Officials say the body of Terrance Butler, 31, of Edgefield was found near Dreher Island State Park in Newberry Co. yesterday. According to investigators on July 31st the boater jumped off the boat and did…

Columbia police search for accused peeping Tom

Source:CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia Police Wednesday released surveillance footage of a man looking into the windows of a home on Devine Street. If you recognize this man call the Columbia Police Department or leave a tip at  http://CrimeSC.com   Review this surveillance video of a peeping Tom creeping around & looking inside windows over the weekend at 1823 Devine…

Sheriff: Deputy injured by teen driving stolen car

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott says a deputy was injured after she was hit by a 17 year old driving a stolen car. Lott says on Tuesday SRT Operator Sarah Merriman and another deputy stopped a car that had been reported stolen on Two Notch Rd. During the stop, Lott says the driver put the car…

Deputies: Suspect arrested in auto-shop murder

Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Deputies with the Sumter Co. Sheriff’s Office say a woman is in custody in connection with an armed robbery turned murder at an auto repair shop. Investigators say on July 19th Priscilla Graves arranged to meet Willie McDuffie at his maintenance shop on Airport Rd. Deputies say she then conspired with another person to rob McDuffie….

Police investigating after child shot in finger

ABC Columbia News (FILE) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia police say a four year old child was shot in the finger. Investigators say it happened at a home on Cindy Dr. around 11 in the morning Monday. Police say the child’s parents were home at the time. Police say they are working to determine how the loaded gun was accessed and the…

Congressman Jim Clyburn announces rural development funding

Photo:Rich Wandover Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)–U.S. Congressman Jim Clyburn was in Orangeburg Monday to announce $40 million in funding from the US Dept. of Agriculture for three rural development projects in the county. Congressman Clyburn says around $18 million will go to Claflin University to develop a student activity center in Orangeburg that will include a movie theater for the public. Construction…

Survey: SC worst state to have a baby

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–South Carolina is not making the grade when it comes to expanding your family. According to a study published by Wallethub.com, South Carolina is the worst state in which to have a baby. The study was based on numbers like, low birth weights, OBGYNs per capita, and infant mortality rates. Having a Baby in South Carolina (1=Best; 25=Avg.): 28th – Hospital…