Author: Rob Dew
Local News, News, State, Sumter

Sumter police searching for missing teen

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Courtesy: SPD Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)–  Police in Sumter are searching for a missing 16 year-old girl. Investigators say Jalayah Fleming was last seen walking away from her home on Community St. Tuesday after an argument and has not returned. Police say she is about 5’8″, 130lbs. black hair, brown eyes, and wearing a green tank top, blue jean shorts, and…
Local News, News, Richland, State

Columbia police investigating downtown stabbing

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Courtesy: CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Officers with the Columbia Police Dept. say they are investigating a Wednesday afternoon shooting in downtown. Investigators say it happened at the intersection of Calhoun and Main Streets. Police say the victim was taken to the hospital and another man has been detained for questioning. If you have any information on this incident call Crimestoppers at…
Local News, News, Richland, State

Urban farm City Roots expanding in Richland Co.

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A family owned urban farm in Richland Co. is expanding. Wednesday the governor’s office announced city roots is undergoing a more than four million dollar expansion and will add sixty new jobs. the farm is adding a new site on longwood road which will include a state-of-the-art greenhouse structure, which will be open for agricultural tours and…
Local News, News, State

DSS launches child support services portal

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ABC Columbia (FILE) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Parents in need in South Carolina have a new way to apply for child-support services. Wednesday the Department of Social Services announced the launch of a new custodial parent portal which can be found on the DSS website. Officials say the portal will give parents 24-7 access to department services and shorten processing times for…
Lexington, Local News, News, State

Chapin business owner sentenced for sexual exploitation of a minor

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Courtesy:LCSD Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– A Chapin business owner sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor. A spokesperson for the 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office says Travis Hammack owner of Paddle South Outfitters was sentenced after pleading guilty last month. Hammack will also be required to register as a sex offender. Investigators say in August of…
Lexington, Local News, News, Richland, State

Gas prices continue steady decline in Midlands

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO, CNN)– Gas prices have been declining steadily in the Midlands. According to gasbuddy.com, the average price of gas for a gallon of regular in the Columbia area is $3.95 a gallon. That’s down eleven cents from a week ago. If you’re looking for a bargain, according to the website the cheapest gas reported in the area is…
Lexington, Local News, News, Richland, State

Richland Co. Coroner identifies man killed in high-speed chase

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Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)-  The Richland Co. Coroner’s office says William Bowie, 44, was killed in a high-speed chase that ended in a crash at the intersection of Pineview and Shop Rd. Monday. According to the Cayce Dept. of Public Safety, a suspect wanted on multiple warrants in multiple jurisdictions for larceny, burglary, breach of trust was seen driving on Charleston…

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